Tag: Uganda
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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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Commerce, Kings and local government in Uganda : decentralizing natural resources to consolidate the central state
Abstract: This study explores the decentralization of forest management powers in Uganda in order to determine the extent to which powers have shifted to popularly elected and downwardly accountable local governments. The experience of decentralization in Uganda’s forestry sector is highly uneven. Author(s): Muhereza, Frank Emmanuel Source(s): , Environmental governance in Africa working papers; 8…
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Decentralization, politics, and environment in Uganda
Abstract: The main environmental issues in the decentralization reforms of Uganda with regard to natural resources management (NRM) are identified, including the lack of devolution of powers over NRM and the failure of local governments to exercise their limited powers. Author(s): Bazaara, Nyangabyaki Source(s): , Environmental governance in Africa working paper series; 7 iv, 39…
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Lessons from experiences in decentralising infrastructure & service delivery in rural areas : (Uganda case study)
Abstract: The outcomes of innovations in infrastructure service delivery in rural Uganda as introduced by a District Development Programme in the sectors of health, education, water and sanitation, rural roads and agriculture are evaluated. Author(s): Onyach-Olaa , Martin Source(s): , xi, 53 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2003 Asian development bank (ADB)], [Manila (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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The politics of decentralization in Africa : a comparative analysis
Abstract: The different pathways to decentralization are examined, via a focus on the political dynamics of the process. A framework for assessing decentralization within individual countries was applied to Uganda, Senegal, and Malawi. Author(s): Ndegwa, Stephen N.; Levy, Brian Source(s): , 35 p., ill., tabs Published: 2003 World bank, Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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Decentralization of forestry resources in Uganda : realities or rhetoric?
Abstract: A study of decentralization of forest management in Mpigi district, Uganda, shows that government continues to exert central control, without a genuine shift in authority over forest resources to local people. Author(s): Banana, Abwoli Y.; Gombya-Ssembajjwe, William; Bahati, Joseph Source(s): , 25 p., ill., tabs Published: 2003 Makerere university. Faculty of forestry and nature…
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Sector-wide approaches and decentralisation strategies pulling in opposite directions? : a case study from Uganda
Abstract: The importance of the local government component in sector-wide approaches (SWAps) is often overlooked or underplayed, which undermines the very principles guiding SWAps. This needs not be so. This study aims to shed some light on this complex question in the context of Uganda. Author(s): Kasumba, George; Land, Anthony Source(s): , viii, 35 p.,…
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Tax reform and democratic accountability in sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract: The ‘governance bonus’ of tax reforms in terms of greater responsiveness in state-society relations is assessed by focusing on fiscal efficiency and transparency, democratic accountability, and external accountability towards international donors, using the cases of Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia. Author(s): Rakner, Lise; Gloppen, Siri Source(s): , 24 p., ill., tabs Published: 2003 University of…
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Decentralization policies and practices under structural adjustment and democratization in Africa
Abstract: The relationship between structural adjustment and democratization, and the institutionalization of local government in African countries is analysed. Suggestions are offered for improving the design and implementation of decentralization policies. Author(s): Olowu, Dele Source(s): , Democracy, governance and human rights programme paper; 4 31 p., 30 cm Democracy, governance and human rights programme paper…
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Realities or rhetoric? : revisiting the decentralization of natural resources management in Uganda and Zambia
Abstract: The reasoning underlying decentralization reforms for natural resource management in east and southern Africa is analysed, using cases from Uganda and Zambia. There may be better ways for establishing local environmental management. Author(s): Lind, Jeremy; Cappon, Jan Source(s): , vi, 80 p. Published: 2001 ACTS press, Nairobi (English ISBN/ISSN: 9966-41-110-0/ Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20050317082423/http://www.acts.or.ke/Rhetoric.htm