Coleman, Eric A. and Fleischman, Forrest D. and Bauer, Jacqueline | 2010]
- Author(s): Coleman, Eric A. and Fleischman, Forrest D. and Bauer, Jacqueline
- Publisher: Florida state university (FSU)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: decentralization in government, forest management, resources conservation, social aspects, institution building, bolivia, kenya, mexico, uganda
The institutional and environmental effects of forest decentralization on local forest investments, rulemaking, wealth inequality, and forest conditions in Bolivia, Kenya, Mexico, and Uganda are assessed.
Collado, Cristino M. | 2005
- Author(s): Collado, Cristino M.
- Publisher: United nations (UN). Department of economic and social affairs (DESA)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: decentralization in government, poverty alleviation, evaluation, empowerment, democracy, development policy
Collins, Samantha | [2011]
- Author(s): Collins, Samantha
- Publisher: Yes! Media
- Pages: --
- Keywords: economic development, decentralization in government, public administration, local government, south africa
From a pan-African perspective, this handbook provides valuable insights into the South African local government landscape and the key activities local governments are involved in, local economic development in particular.
Connerley, Edwin | 2009
- Author(s): Connerley, Edwin
- Publisher: U.S. Agency for international development (USAID)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: decentralization in government, development assistance, development planning, guidelines
This handbook is a reference book intended to support decentralization programming processes of USAID. An annotated, categorized bibliography of published materials dealing with various aspects of decentralization and local governance strengthening in developing countries is included.
Connerley, Ed and Eaton, Kent and Smoke, Paul J. | 2010
- Author(s): Connerley, Ed and Eaton, Kent and Smoke, Paul J.
- Publisher: Rienner
- Pages: --
- Keywords: decentralization in government, local government, democracy, elections, political conditions, public administration, development strategies, internal security, africa, asia, latin america, europe
This introductory chapter to a collection of essays provides an excellent overview of how decentralization may both enhance and undermine democracy, development, and security. Decentralization appeals flexibly to actors who are motivated by very different goals.