Tag: training programmes
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LED knowledge : the global resource site for local economic development
Abstract: LED Knowledge is an ILO initiative to facilitate access to resources and training materials developed by local economic development experts and practitioners at the global level with the objective of improving knowledge sharing and the exchange of experiences. Author(s): ILO Source(s): , Published: 2008 International labour organization (ILO) [etc.], Genève [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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Local government strengthening capacity : a review of measures taken in the last fifteen years
Abstract: The historical context, within which local government has evolved in South Africa, is narrated and the measures and programmes introduced to empower the developmental capacity of municipalities is analysed. The weaknesses of capacity building programmes and local planning processes are identified. Author(s): Ndletyana, Mcebisi; Muzondidya, James; Naidoo, Vinothan Source(s): , 41 p., ill., graphs,…
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MDF-training & consultancy
Abstract: MDF offers support to sub-national governments in capacity building pertaining to planning, management and service. It also facilitates consultations on governance and accountability issues in decentralization. Author(s): MDF Source(s): , Published: 2007 MDF training & consultancy, Ede [etc.] (English; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.mdf.nl/
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Innovative teaching/training materials in local public policy and administration
Abstract: Under an applied research programme, training institutes, local associations, university public administration/policy departments and policy think tanks together with local government officials jointly developed innovative teaching and training materials. Author(s): Matei, Gabriela; Guess, George M. Source(s): , Published: 2007 Local government and public service reform initiative (LGI), Budapest (English; Hungarian ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://lgi.osi.hu/documents.php?m_id=180
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Strengthening national training capabilities for better local governance and urban development (2002-2007) : final report
Abstract: This report gives an overview of the capacity building efforts of UN-HABITAT and its partners covering a period of slightly over five years. It summarizes completed project outputs, activities and results of the project. Author(s): UN-Habitat Source(s): , v, 108 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2007 United nations human settlements programme (UN-Habitat), [Nairobi]…
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Participatory budgeting in Africa : a training companion : part II: Facilitation methods
Abstract: Part 2 of the companion dwells on putting participatory budgeting into practice. It gives examples of participatory budgeting case studies from African, Latin America and Europe and proposes solutions to key constraints to practicing participatory budgeting in Africa. Author(s): Matovu, George; Mumvuma, Takawira Source(s): , xi, 47 p., ill., tabs Published: 2007 Municipal development…
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Key competencies for improving local governance
Abstract: The Local Elected Leadership (LEL) series presents two roles and ten competencies essential for the effective performance of elected officials. The series contains many training exercises and tools that can be used as practical on-the-job guide. Author(s): UN-Habitat Source(s): , Local elected leadership (LEL) series 4 vols Local elected leadership (LEL) series Published: 2005…
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Making local economic development strategies : a trainer’s manual
Abstract: The trainer’s guide highlights the fundamental concepts, tools and instruments necessary for developing and implementing local economic strategies and action plans, and provides suggestions and guidance on how the trainer can, and should, organize the delivery of the five training modules. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , 1 file Published: 2004 World bank. Urban development…
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Soutenir la mise en oeuvre de la décentralisation en milieu rural au Mali
Abstract: Author(s): Cissé, Augustin Source(s): , 2 vols, ill., 30 cm Published: 2003 Institut royal des tropiques (KIT), Amsterdam (French ISBN/ISSN: 90-6832-147-1/ Link: http://www.kit.nl/smartsite.shtml?id=SINGLEPUBLICATION&ItemID=1032
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On the meaning(s) of capacity in the literature and practice of administrative reform in transitional countries : searching for clarity (with an application to local government in Serbia)
Abstract: This discussion of the concept of CB highlights the imprecision of the term. But more important than conceptual elegance is the fact that projects aimed at enhancing capacity really have had very broad and sometimes unclear goals. Author(s): Straussman, Jeffrey D. Source(s): , 32 p., ill. draft Published: 2002 University of Kansas. Public management…