Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Economy, public sector, decentralization

| [2009- ]
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: Development gateway
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  • Keywords: decentralization in government, information exchange, internet, local government, accountability, public services
Zunia provides a space of knowledge-sharing among development practitioners worldwide. Users can access and post news, events, best practices and publications that are searchable online and receive e-mail alerts on topics of their interest, in this case decentralization.

IRRAD : Institute rural research development

| [2009- ]
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  • Publisher: Institute rural research development (IRRAD)
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  • Keywords: local government, governance, popular participation, capacity building, rural development, poverty alleviation, india
IRRAD envisions rural people across India motivated and empowered to make their lives more secure and prosperous through education, better health, improved skills and supportive governance.

Strategic priorities 2010-2016

| [2009]
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: United cities and local governments (UCLG)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: capacity building, municipal government, decentralization in government, development assistance, international co-operation, information exchange, local government
This strategy document outlines the objectives, including: (1) the promotion of local and regional self-government; (2) sharing know-how and information; and (3) promoting decentralized cooperation and international cooperation between local governments and their associations.

SDC support for sustainable local government finances : results of the learning project

| [2009]
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  • Publisher: Swiss agency for development and cooperation (SDC). Decentralization and local governance network (DLGN)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: decentralization in government, local government, finance, sustainable development, guidelines
This multimedia \"LearnBook\" combines video, case material, and introductory text in one format to sum up the main results of the learning project \"Sustainable Local Government Finances\". It has 5 sections, including one on supporting local governments to increase their own revenues.

Participatory planning for sustainable communities : international experience in mediation, negotiation and engagement in making plans

| [2007]
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: Communities and local government
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: community development, popular participation, mediation, regional planning, south africa, united states, netherlands
This paper looks at experiences with changing planning practices around the world, moving from public participation to participatory planning. Different approaches to mediation and negotiation are described and recommendations how to increase public engagement in making plans are made.
 

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