Mercaida, Enrique G. | [2000]
- Author(s): Mercaida, Enrique G.
- Publisher: International institute of rural reconstruction (IIRR) [etc.]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: decentralization in government, local government, governance, popular participation, public services, health services, natural resources, economic development, philippines
This source book on decentralization, devolution, participation and governance shares results in public sector reform and highlights successful experiences in health service delivery, natural resources management and the promotion of local economic development.
Merrill, Sally R. | 2009
- Author(s): Merrill, Sally R.
- Publisher: Urban institute center on international development and governance (IDG)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: public services, housing, sanitation, water supply, poverty alleviation, microcredit
With the bottom billion not having access to formal mortgage finance, microfinance for housing (MFH) to provide adequate shelter and sanitation will become increasingly important. MFH started in Latin and Central America, is now widespread in Asia, and is finally taking hold in Africa.
Mesias, Rosendo and Oliveras, Rosa | 2010
- Author(s): Mesias, Rosendo and Oliveras, Rosa
- Publisher: KIP Rome office]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: globalization, development strategies, governance, cultural aspects, community participation, economic development
In this issue alternatives to globalization are sought that are based on social dialogue, effective participation, and the valuing of everyone´s cultural and territorial roots. Participatory local development can be a tool for transforming development policies in the face of globalization.
Meyer-Stamer, Jِrg | 2003
- Author(s): Meyer-Stamer, Jِrg
- Publisher: Mesopartner
- Pages: --
- Keywords: local government, economic development, development planning, globalization
The lack of success of local economic development is analysed. The main reasons are inherent reasons such as (a) a top-down approach; (b) unclear concepts; (c) reasons linked to globalization. Alternative approaches to make LED work are suggested.
Milic, Branislav B. and Bogdanov, Natalija and Heijman, Wim | 2011
- Author(s): Milic, Branislav B. and Bogdanov, Natalija and Heijman, Wim
- Publisher: Università politecnica delle marche [etc.]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: local government, rural development, development planning, development strategies, evaluation
In search of indicators to measure the level of pro-rural aspirations of local governments (LGs), the main existing approaches have been examined. A new index, the Municipal Rural-Sensitive Index, has been developed to allow comparison between LGs and show changes over time.