Gadenne, Lucie | 2011
- Author(s): Gadenne, Lucie
- Publisher: Università Bocconi. Innocenzo Gasparini institute for economic research (IGIER)]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: local government, local taxation, corrupt practices, public services, education, brazil
This paper shows that local governments are more accountable when they have more capacity to tax their citizens. More taxes lower the share of rents in total public resources. Modernization of local tax administrations leads to more education provision and less corruption than federal grants.
Galvin, Mary and Habib, Adam | 2003
- Author(s): Galvin, Mary and Habib, Adam
- Publisher: Carfax
- Pages: 865--884
- Keywords: decentralization in government, development assistance, community participation, water supply, south africa
This study of the impact of donors on decentralization in South Africa shows that decentralization has taken a state-centric form. Western donors failed to promote a more inclusive community-oriented form of decentralization.
Garcia, [Maria] Melody | 2011
- Author(s): Garcia, [Maria] Melody
- Publisher: German development institute (DIE)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: governance, development research, decentralization in government, local government, development assistance, development strategies
This paper is designed as a working guide for practitioners who would like to conduct scientifically credible impact evaluations of donor-assisted and government-sponsored governance programmes. Generally, decision-makers should strengthen the “evidence-based” development policy agenda.
Gasser, Martin | [2002]
- Author(s): Gasser, Martin
- Publisher: International labour office (ILO)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: local government, guidelines, manuals, economic development, disaster relief
The major objective of the guide is to illustrate: (1) why local economic development is particularly effective in post-crisis situations; and (2) how to implement LED in practice. It includes practical step-by-step methodologies and toolkits.
Gaventa, John | 2004
- Author(s): Gaventa, John
- Publisher: University of Sussex. Institute of development studies (IDS)]
- Pages: 16--27
- Keywords: local government, governance, community participation, empowerment, guidelines, development strategies, legal aspects
The emergence of new forms of participatory governance are reviewed, some innovative strategies and legal frameworks for strengthening citizen engagement are examined, and some practical lessons are discussed.