Tag: rural planning
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Lessons learned from Norway’s support for decentralisation and local government reform in developing countries
Abstract: The Norwegian participation in a number of local development and local governance programmes and projects over the past 20 years is analysed. Part 1 of the report summarises experiences across all the selected programmes and presents a synthesised overview of lessons learned. Author(s): Aasen, Berit Source(s): , Norad report : discussion; 22a 66 p…
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Rural decentralization and local governance
Abstract: As part of its work on rural decentralization and local governance, KIT supports the complex processes by facilitating capacity development and learning, knowledge generation and translation, advisory services and by strengthening links with policy-making processes. Author(s): Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Baltissen, Gerard Source(s): , 2 p. Published: 2007 Royal tropical institute (KIT). Development, policy and…
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Participatory local development planning : a guide for municipalities in southern Ecuador : local government
Abstract: As a result of the process of decentralization, poor municipalities in Southern Ecuador are now required to draw up their own local development plans, specifying policies, strategies and programmes. This guide shares its experiences in formulating the plans and introducing a participatory process. Author(s): Weer, Erik Van; Bustamante, Manuel; Solorzano, Vicente Source(s): , [5]…
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Participatory planning by the book : lessons from the region of Mopti, Mali
Abstract: This article describes the process by which Rural Councils in Mali establish local development plans in a participatory manner in order to qualify for a central Capital Development Fund grant. It looks at the preconditions for quality participation and making the decentralization process a success. Author(s): Bangaly, Mamadou Source(s): PLA notes; (2002)44, p. 39-42…
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Participating or taking control? : an experience in rural planning from Mali
Abstract: This paper describes the steps taken in a project in rural Mali in order to help the Rural Council to consult and engage with their constituents and to apply the concept of social inclusion. It describes the lessons learned from facilitating this iterative, process-led approach. Author(s): Diakité, Mamadou Source(s): PLA notes; (2002)44, p. 23-27,…