World Bank (2009) Local Government Discretion and Accountability: Application of a Local Governance Framework
Submitted by Rodriguez Bilba... on Tue, 19/07/2011 - 09:58
Description:
Decentralisation reforms have rarely bred empowered democratic local authorities. Discretion and accountability relationships depend on the political economy of each country, and historical/colonial legacies.
Written in the categories
- Political economy of decentralisation and local governance
- Local governance, citizen participation and accountability
- Decentralisation, sector policies and local service delivery
- Research
- Policy guidance
- Training material
- World Bank
- English
- India
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Angola
- Burkina Faso
- Ethiopia
- Guinea
- Tanzania
- 2011
EuropeAid (2008) Analysing and Addressing Governance in Sector Operations
Submitted by Rodriguez Bilba... on Tue, 19/07/2011 - 09:53
Description:
This reference document from the European Commission (EC) provides guidance to EC sector specialists on how to improve the quality and impact of response strategies at sector level by analysing governance in sectors in a more systematic and comprehensive manner.
Addressing democratic governance is important for consolidating democracy, the rule of law and human rights, building-up sustainable sector development and strengthening aid effectiveness in sector operations.
Written in the categories
- Political economy of decentralisation and local governance
- Aid modalities to support decentralisation
- Decentralisation, sector policies and local service delivery
- Practical guidance and toolkits
- Smart practices
- Training material
- European Commission
- English
- Lebanon
- Cambodia
- India
- Madagascar
- South Africa
- Uganda
- 2008
