Dijk, G.H. van | 2007
- Author(s): Dijk, G.H. van
- Publisher: African consortium of public administration
- Pages: 49--54
- Keywords: human resources, management, economic development, local government, south africa
For local government to be an engine of development, there must be an effective link between individual and organizational performance management and indicators. Without it, there will not be employee ownership and self-efficacy to enable local governments to sustain their development initiatives.
Dillinger, William and Fay, Marianne | 1999
- Author(s): Dillinger, William and Fay, Marianne
- Publisher:
- Pages: 19--21
- Keywords: decentralization in government, guidelines, political power, elections, accountability, governance
It is argued that decentralization should be based on a coherent, explicit, and stable set of rules. These rules need to encompass: the division of political power; the functions of subnational governments; and the electoral rules and political institutions for local politics.
Dipholo, Kenneth and Gumede, Nyawo | 2013]
- Author(s): Dipholo, Kenneth and Gumede, Nyawo
- Publisher: Khon Kaen university. International association of local government scholars
- Pages: 1--14
- Keywords: bureaucracy, co-operation between organizations, local government, public administration, botswana, south africa
In both South Africa and Botswana, local government is the most disadvantaged sphere of government. Although designed for efficiency, effectiveness and cooperation, all configurations have problems of ambiguity in governmental authority, as well as counterproductive friction, duplication and waste.
Diprose, Rachael | 2007
- Author(s): Diprose, Rachael
- Publisher: University of Oxford. Centre for research on inequality, human security and ethnicity (CRISE)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: decentralization in government, dispute settlement, conflict, social justice, sulawesi, indonesia
The paper looks at the implications of Indonesia's ambitious programme for decentralization and greater regional autonomy, using examples from two districts. It looks at the history of identity politics and discusses key legislative changes and impacts of decentralization on conflict dynamics.
Diprose, Rachael and Ukiwo, Ukoha | 2008
- Author(s): Diprose, Rachael and Ukiwo, Ukoha
- Publisher: University of Oxford. Centre for research on inequality, human security and ethnicity (CRISE)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: decentralization in government, dispute settlement, local government, social justice, indonesia, nigeria
The paper examines the history of grievances, demands, and identity in the context of decentralization in two countries. This includes the devolution of political, administrative and fiscal duties and resources to local authorities and the creation of new districts and local government areas.