Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Public group on public sector reform & decentralisation

| 2011- ]
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  • Publisher: Capacity4dev.eu
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  • Keywords: decentralization in government, public sector, administrative reform, public services, local government, governance, development assistance, eu
This online group about public sector reform, decentralization, improved service delivery, and local governance is part of Capacity4Dev.eu, an online community for development practitioners.

Strengthening broad-based inclusive ownership and accountability : a synthesis of key findings and cluster A messages for the working party on aid effectiveness and high level forum 4

| 2011]
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  • Publisher: Capacity4dev.eu
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  • Keywords: development assistance, governance, accountability, decentralization in government, civil society, eu
An overview of the research, presentations and discussions provided through WP-EFF Cluster A on Ownership and Accountability is presented. Key actors of inclusive ownership are local governments, civil society and other non-state actors for development. Issues for debate in Busan are identified.

Equalising sub-national governments' spending needs in a developing country : the case of Tanzania

| 2011]
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  • Publisher: Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RuG)
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  • Keywords: decentralization in government, fiscal policy, local government, local finance, social justice, health services, tanzania
Many countries use fiscal equalization to alleviate fiscal disparities created by decentralization. Application of a new method to estimate spending needs of local governments in developing countries shows that many Tanzanian districts are underfunded for health services.

Councillor's orientation : reference manual

| 2011]
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  • Publisher: Local government association of Zambia (LGAZ)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: local government, governance, guidelines, capacity building, development planning, budgeting, community participation, zambia
This manual of the Ministry of Local Government and Housing, Zambia, provides councillors and council officials with a clear understanding of governance, budgeting, planning, implementation, and monitoring. It is intended to enhance transparency and accountabity.

Africa platform for development effectiveness : inspiring change

| 2011-
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: Africa platform for development effectiveness
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  • Keywords: development strategies, development assistance, decentralization in government, capacity building, economic development, africa south of sahara
The Africa Platform on Development Effectiveness brings consultation, coordination and a common voice to Africa's development perspectives, strategies and policies focusing on capacity development, aid effectiveness (and local governance), and south-south cooperation.
 

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