Inwent (2008): Draft terms of reference for a study on fiscal decentralisation for DeLoG
The ToRs outline the requirements for a study on the progress of fiscal decentralisation in Africa based on already existing material in countries where DeLoG members are active. The aim is to assess progress of fiscal decentralisation in Africa, based on existing material and to draw up a shared state of play.
UNCDF (2010) Performance-based grant systems: concept and international experience (short version)
This three-page document outlines the rationale for United Nations Capital Development Fund’s support to performance-based grant systems (PBGs) and summarises the five purposes of the full version of this paper:
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: Practice cases on financing modalities
This document presents two case studies of financing modalities for local governments. The first case draws lessons for successful municipal contracting based on the experience of the Urban Development and Decentralisation Program in Senegal from 1998 to 2005. The second case describes the functioning of the ‘’Fonds d’Appui au Développement des Communes’’, an application of performance-based grant system at the local government level in Benin, and assesses its impact on aid effectiveness.
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:
DeLoG (2009) Reference Document on Capacity Development for Local Governance and Decentralization
This Reference Document provides guidance and practical recommendations on the five steps of the capacity development (CD) cycle: (i) engage with stakeholders; (ii) assess capacity assets and needs; (iii) formulate capacity development responses; (iv) implement capacity development responses; and (v) evaluate change in capacity, and ensure sustained national capacity development. The document also analyses the different principles, approaches and strategies of development assistance and aid modalities deployed by the members of the DeLoG, and provides a collection of good practices and lessons learnt by development partners in enhancing capacities for effective local governance and decentralization through research and analysis of empirical evidence and knowledge base.
Policy Practice (2009) Carrying out a Joint Governance Assessment: Lessons from Rwanda
This policy brief reflects on the experience of Rwanda, the first country where a joint governance assessment was conducted in 2008. It draws lessons from the advantages and risks of undertaking a joint approach to governance assessments and offers practical guidance on how such a joint approach might be adopted elsewhere.
Train4Dev (2011) Harmonisation, Decentralisation, Local Governance: Assessing local governance and decentralisation
This participants’ kit gives an overview of governance assessment tools, the impact of their results on policy and the potential for increased aid effectiveness of joint local governance assessments based on the case of Rwanda.
Train4dev Course (2011): Harmonisation, Decentralisation and Local Governance: Case study: Rwanda Joint Governance Assessment
The Rwanda Joint Governance Assessment case study was presented during the Train4Dev training on Harmonisation; Decentralisation and Local Governance. JGA is a good example of a case in which the principles of harmonisation and alignment are built into an assessment, and it illustrates the opportunities and difficult challenges involved.
