Khodamoradi, Sharareh and Abedi, Mohammad | 2011
- Author(s): Khodamoradi, Sharareh and Abedi, Mohammad
- Publisher: Journal of American science
- Pages: 550--555
- Keywords: decentralization in government, agricultural extension, privatization, small farms, popular participation, empowerment, pakistan
A review of past experiences with the decentralization and privatization of agricultural extension services is presented with special reference to the situation in Pakistan. Conditions for decentralization to deliver include giving users control over program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Kim, Sedara | cop. 2012
- Author(s): Kim, Sedara
- Publisher: University of Gothenburg. School for global studies
- Pages: --
- Keywords: conflict, democracy, local government, decentralization in government, cambodia
Democratic decentralisation reform in post-conflict Cambodia has influenced democratization and reconstruction, including reinventing local democratic institutions, reconnecting the central and local government, building political legitimacy, changing political culture and leading to other reforms.
Kim, Soonhee and Lee, Jooho | 2012
- Author(s): Kim, Soonhee and Lee, Jooho
- Publisher: Utrecht university
- Pages: --
- Keywords: equal opportunity, corrupt practices, decision-making, democracy, local government, popular participation, south korea
The relationship between citizens’ engagement in participation programs and their assessment of government transparency was examined with a focus on perceptions of openness, corruption, communication with citizens, and fair and increased opportunities to participate in the decision making process.
Kinyanjui, Kariuki David and Josephine, Misaro | 2013
- Author(s): Kinyanjui, Kariuki David and Josephine, Misaro
- Publisher: Centre for promoting ideas (CPI)
- Pages: 183--193
- Keywords: community participation, development planning, rural areas, development strategies, parliamentary government, poverty alleviation, kenya
Constituency Development Funds (CDFs) dedicate public money to benefit “grassroots” subdivisions through decisions influenced by their representatives in parliament. This paper analyses the influence of socio-economic factors on household participation in CDF poverty alleviation projects in Kenya.
Kiwanuka, Michael | 2012]
- Author(s): Kiwanuka, Michael
- Publisher: Khon Kaen university. International association of local government scholars
- Pages: 44--59
- Keywords: institutional infrastructure, information exchange, popular participation, local government, uganda
This paper explored the local governments’ institutional challenges to good governance in Uganda. It shows that citizens’ level of involvement and dynamism to effectively engage local governments, and lack of timely adequate information, greatly limits their participation.