Tag: Uganda

• Local governance in developing countries

  Abstract: This report develops a comparative institutional framework for responsive, responsible, and accountable governance in developing countries. Ten country case studies of local government organization and finance are included. Author(s): Shah, Anwar Source(s): , Public sector governance and accountability series xxix, 457 p., ill., graphs, tabs, 23 cm Public sector governance and accountability series Published:…

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  argentina, Brazil, chile, China, India, indonesia, Kazakhstan, local finance, Local Government, local taxation, municipal government, poland, Public administration, public expenditures, South Africa, Uganda

• Recentralizing while decentralizing : how national governments reappropriate forest resources

  Abstract: Decentralization initiatives worldwide rarely achieve their purported efficiency and equity benefits. This paper shows how central governments in six countries use a variety of strategies to obstruct the democratic decentralization of resource management and, hence, retain central control. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C.; Agrawal, Arun; Larson, Anne M. Source(s): World development; 34(2006)11, p. 1864-1886 World…

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  bolivia, decentralization in government, decision-making, environmental management, indonesia, natural resources, nepal, Nicaragua, senegal, social justice, Uganda

• The challenges of decentralization

  Abstract: This paper examines the mixed motivations for decentralization, the practical constraints of both performance and accountability, the challenges of central-local government relations, and the role of civil society in building citizen participation and local accountability. Author(s): Devas, Nick Source(s): , 11 p. Published: 2005 [Controladoria-geral da união (CGU)], Brasilia (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.cgu.gov.br/ivforumglobal/pdf/nickdevas-2.pdf

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  accountability, civil society, decentralization in government, Kenya, popular participation, Uganda

• IFAD’s performance and impact in decentralizing environments : experiences from Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda : thematic evaluation

  Abstract: This IFAD evaluation could not conclude that decentralization in Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda has enhanced the impact of IFAD-assisted interventions, or made them more pro-poor or more accountable to the poor. Recommendations are made for capacity building, accountability, and project design. Author(s): IFAD Source(s): , Report / International fund for agricultural development; 1641 xxx,…

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  accountability, agricultural development, Capacity Building, decentralization in government, ethiopia, Local Government, poverty alleviation, project evaluation, tanzania, Uganda

• Decentralisation and community-based planning

  Abstract: Community Based Planning (CBP) as a means of promoting community involvement in development projects, and ensuring stronger linkages between community and local government, is assessed. Tips for trainers are included. Author(s): Goldman, Ian Source(s): , PLA notes; 49 93 p., ill., 30 cm PLA notes 49 Published: 2004 International institute for environment and development…

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  bangladesh, Brazil, burkina faso, community development, community participation, decentralization in government, development planning, Empowerment, ghana, guidelines, himachal pradesh, India, Local Government, Philippines, South Africa, Uganda, vietnam, zimbabwe

• UNCDF local development : investing in pro-poor infrastructure and services

  Abstract: The UNCDF local development programme supports projects for sustainable development and poverty reduction especially in rural areas of least developed countries, destilling and disseminating policy lessons, and providing technical advisory services. Author(s): UNCDF Source(s): , Published: 2004 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF), [New York, NY] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.uncdf.org/english/local_development/

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  Africa, Asia, bangladesh, decentralization in government, Local Government, mali, mozambique, popular participation, poverty alleviation, public services, Uganda

• Local government initiative : pro-poor infrastructure and service delivery in rural sub-Saharan Africa : a synthesis of case studies

  Abstract: This paper provides a synthesis and comparative analysis of the case studies of local government infrastructure and service delivery in rural areas in four sub-Saharan countries (Ethiopia, Mali, Senegal and Uganda). Author(s): Winter , Mike Source(s): , vi, 67 p., ill., tabs 2nd pr Published: 2004 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF), New York,…

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  ethiopia, Local Government, mali, public services, senegal, Uganda

• Decentralisation and poverty reduction : from lessons learned to policy action, 29-30 September 2004 at OECD headquarters : room documents

  Abstract: A workshop on decentralization and poverty reduction was held at OECD headquarters in September 2004. Case studies from Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ghana, India, and Uganda were provided and papers on the role of development assistance were presented. Author(s): OECD Development Centre Source(s): , Published: 2004 [Organisation for economic co-operation and development] (OECD), Paris (English…

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  burkina faso, cambodia, decentralization in government, development assistance, development strategies, ghana, India, Local Government, poverty alleviation, Uganda

• Balancing rural poverty reduction and citizen participation : the contradictions of Uganda’s decentralization program

  Abstract: Uganda’s ambitious decentralization program is analysed in terms of a ‘‘Dual-Mode’’ system of local governance. In the absence of a culture of transparency and downward accountability, efficient service delivery and local empowerment will be hard to combine. Author(s): Francis, Paul; James, Robert Source(s): World development; 31(2003)2, p. 325-337, ill., tabs World development 31(2003)2 Published:…

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  accountability, basic services, decentralization in government, Empowerment, Local Government, popular participation, Uganda

• Building coherence between sector reforms and decentralisation : do SWAps provide the missing link?

  Abstract: The report looks at the relationship between sector-wide approaches (SWAps), sector programmes and decentralization processes in different institutional contexts, drawing on five country studies. It examines how SWAps can support sector reforms and decentralization in a balanced and coherent way. Author(s): Land, Tony; Hauck, Volker; Bijl, Jaap Source(s): , ECDPM discussion papers; 49 45…

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  benin, bolivia, burkina faso, decentralization in government, development assistance, development planning, development policy, Governance, mali, poverty alleviation, Public administration, public services, tanzania, Uganda