Tag: tanzania
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Sensors, empowerment, and accountability : a digital earth view from east Africa
Abstract: The potential and research challenges of a “participatory sensing” platform or “human sensor web” for empowering citizens to hold local governments accountable for public services using web-published SMS or text messages are discussed, using the case of Zanzibar. Author(s): Georgiadou, Yola Source(s): , International journal of digital earth; Vol. 4, No. 4 p. 285-304,…
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Challenges and opportunities for collaborative landscape governance in the east Usambara mountains, Tanzania
Abstract: The workings of the governance of natural resources at local and district levels was studied in the East Usambara Mountains, Tanzania, in order to strengthen collaboration between the actors and institutions at these levels. Author(s): Rantala, Salla Source(s): , Working paper / ICRAF; 127Working paper / CIFOR; 61 iv, 75 p., ill., graphs, maps,…
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Perceptions of public libraries in Africa : combined report prepared for EIFL
Abstract: The perceptions of public libraries in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and Uganda was studied among users, library staff, and local authorities. In the case of local government officials the objective was to understand whether they think libraries can make a difference. Author(s): Source(s): , 101 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2011 eIFL, [Utrecht…
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Strengthening fairness, transparency and accountability in health care priority setting at district level in Tanzania
Abstract: Health care organization and management systems were analysed to explore the challenges of implementing an Accountability for Reasonableness (A4R) approach to priority setting in Tanzania. Despite rhetoric on decentralisation, actual practice in the district involved little community participation. Author(s): Maluka, Stephen Oswald Source(s): , Global health action; vol. 4 11 p., ill., tabs Global…
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Revenue potential study for Masasi district council : final report
Abstract: The revenue potential for Masasi District Council is assessed and an action plan for improving the existing revenue collection system is formulated. Masasi District is located in southern Tanzania. Author(s): Mugoya, Patrick; Chikongoye, Joseph Source(s): , viii, 50 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2011 Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). Support to local governance…
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Negotiating on a seesaw : the decentralisation of education and health services in Uganda and Tanzania from a local perspective and in a historical context
Abstract: Between 1997 and 2001, central governments of Uganda and Tanzania expanded the responsibilities of local management committees of schools and dispensaries. The effects on the way in which these management committees engage with central government and with the local polity are examined. Author(s): Prinsen, Gerard Source(s): , xi, 322 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs…
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The forgotten villages : land reform in Tanzania
Abstract: Implementation of Tanzania’s land reform has so far been slow and uneven. The promised benefits – economic growth and improved tenure security – do not happen. Citizens and their elected representatives should be allowed to define the land reform processes in their villages. Author(s): Pedersen, Rasmus Hundsbæk Source(s): , DIIS policy brief 4 p.,…
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Local government association capacity building : rationale, co-operation practices, and strategies for the future : Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland and Tanzania
Abstract: The landscape of international co-operation with regard to capacity building of local government associations in Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, and Tanzania is described and the Finnish development policy related to decentralisation is outlined. Author(s): Östman, Kimmo Source(s): , 93 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 Association of Finnish local and regional authorities, Helsinki…
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Comparative assessment of decentralization in Africa : final report and summary of findings
Abstract: This comparative study draws lessons from African country experiences with decentralization. Accountability remains mostly upward. In one third public service delivery improved slightly. Capacity remains an issue at all levels of government. Author(s): Dickovick, James Tyler; Beatty Riedl, Rachel Source(s): , iv, 79 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 United States agency for international development…
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Improving district level health planning and priority setting in Tanzania through implementing accountability for reasonableness framework : perceptions of stakeholders
Abstract: The analysis of health care priority-setting in Tanzania suggests that the Accountability for Reasonableness framework could be an important tool for improving priority-setting processes in the contexts of resource-poor settings. Author(s): Maluka, Stephen Source(s): , BMC Health services research; vol. 10, no. 322 44 p., ill., tabs BMC Health services research vol. 10, no.…