Tag: subsidies
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The political economy of agricultural policy reform in India : fertilizers and electricity for irrigation
Abstract: Decentralization and devolution of groundwater management, energy supply, and fertilizer subsidies are among the options for agricultural policy reform that aim to reduce or eliminate elite capture in rural India. Author(s): Birner, Regina; Gupta, Surupa; Sharma, Neeru Source(s): , IFPRI research monograph; [174] xxvii, 231 p., ill., graphs, tabs IFPRI research monograph [174] Published:…
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Municipal local economic development and the multiplier effect : piloting a community enterprise identification method in South Africa and Namibia
Abstract: Each local economy is unique, and has its own opportunities. The ’Plugging the Leaks’ method recognizes that communities themselves know best how money enters and exits their area. By working collectively to improve their local economy, local communities are able to re-circulate cash internally. Author(s): Heideman, Lucienne Source(s): , Commonwealth journal of local governance…
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Reforming the Malawian public sector : retrospectives and prospectives
Abstract: This book examines decentralization, performance contracting, and public–private partnerships as key aspects of failed donor-induced public sector reforms in Malawi, using the case of the 2005/6 fertilizer subsidy programme. Author(s): Tambulasi, Richard I.C. Source(s): , CODESRIA book series vi, 110 p., ill., 24 cm CODESRIA book series Published: 2010 Council for the development of…
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Decentralisation in Peru’s agricultural policy : a critical review from 1993 to 1998
Abstract: Author(s): Heuft, Anja; Buchenrieder, Gertrud Source(s): , Forschung zur Entwicklungsökonomie und -politik = Research in development economics and policy : discussion paper; 10 ii, 32 p., ill., graphs, tabs, 21 cm Forschung zur Entwicklungsökonomie und -politik = Research in development economics and policy : discussion paper 10 Published: 2000 Universität Hohenheim – Tropenzentrum :…