UNCDF (2010), Performance-based grant systems: concept and international experience
This paper from the United Nations Capital Development Fund provides an overview of lessons learned from the design and implementation of performance-based grant systems (PBGSs) for local governments in 15 developing countries. This paper is particularly valuable for central and local government practitioners, development agencies, consultants and researchers interested in intergovernmental fiscal transfers.
Train4dev (2011) Harmonisation, Decentralisation, Local Governance: Ghana Urban Management Pilot Programme (VNG/AFD)
The Urban Management Pilot Programme is an AFD-sponsored initiative implemented by VNG. Its aim is to support urban infrastructure development programmes and strengthen institutional capacity in four Ghanaian cities, using the municipal contracting modality.
Train4dev (2011) Harmonisation, Decentralisation, Local Governance: Performance-Based Grant Systems; the District Development Facility in Ghana - Kristina Laarman (KfW Bank)
The District Development Facility (DDF) is a joint donor initiative in Ghana. The main objective is to improve the service delivery performance of local governments, and to improve donor coordination. The case study draws the following lessons:
Train4Dev (2011) Harmonisation, Decentralisation, Local Governance. Implementing support to decentralisation. Financing modalities for local governments/governance.
This presentation discusses two financing modalities for local governments/governance that can contribute to increasing their performance: the municipal contracts and the performance-based grant systems.
6th Annual DeLoG Meeting (May 2011) Intro to DeLoG publication for 4th High Level Forum on Aid effectiveness
This presentation gives an overview of a planned DeLoG publication on Local Governance and Decentralisation, to be published in the run-up to the 4th HLF. It will draw conclusions, report on progress made on the Paris indicators in the area of LGD, show the relevance of supporting decentralisation, make recommendations on how a decentralised system can contribute to aid effectiveness and address the challenges of implementing the aid effectiveness agenda in the field of LGD.
6th Annual DeLOG Meeting (2011) Villadsen, S: Synthesis paper on how to improve aid effectiveness in the field of decentralisation and local governance.
This presentation summarises findings from an EC-commissioned study on aid effectiveness and decentralisation. Since the Paris Declaration (PD), coordination and harmonisation of DLG programmes has improved while alignment continues to be an issue.
