Bratton, Michael | 2010
- Author(s): Bratton, Michael
- Publisher: The Institute for democracy in South Africa (IDASA) [etc.]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: local government, public opinion, accountability, public services, corrupt practices, africa south of sahara
This paper examines local government performance from the perspective of ordinary people, with special attention to questions of responsiveness, representation and accountability. The results both confirm and challenge conventional wisdom.
Breugem, Jaap and Wiggers, Arthur | 2008
- Author(s): Breugem, Jaap and Wiggers, Arthur
- Publisher: VNG international
- Pages: --
- Keywords: development assistance, municipal government, co-operation between organizations, international co-operation, poverty alleviation
A brochure published for a non-Dutch audience explaining the success of the Millennium Municipality Campaign in the Netherlands. It goes into questions such as: ‘Why do local authorities sign up, and what do they do?’ ‘What support does VNG offer?’ and ‘What lessons can be learned so far?’
Brink, Rogier van den | 2011
- Author(s): Brink, Rogier van den
- Publisher: World bank
- Pages: --
- Keywords: popular participation, public opinion, accountability, public sector, private sector, public services, local government, south africa
The service delivery capacity and quality challenges in South Africa are examined by analysing the interaction between service providers and beneficiaries. Special emphasis is placed on the accountability relationships among citizen-users, policymakers, and service providers.
Brinkerhoff, Derick W. | 2005
- Author(s): Brinkerhoff, Derick W.
- Publisher: University of Kansas. Public management research association (PMRA)]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: legitimacy of governments, capacity building, institution building, civil service reform
In international development settings legitimacy of often externally introduced innovations or reforms is crucial. Isomorphism dynamics and the socially constructed nature of legitimacy are key dimensions in the analysis of organizational capacity and capacity-building.
Brinkerhoff, Derick W. and Azfar, Omar | 2006
- Author(s): Brinkerhoff, Derick W. and Azfar, Omar
- Publisher: United States agency for international development (USAID)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: institutional infrastructure, democracy, decentralization in government, community participation, local government
This paper focuses on community empowerment (CE) and explores its relationship to democratic decentralized local government. Central government is key in supporting local CE. Weak institutional implementation may severely limit the effectiveness of CE mechanisms.