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Public Sector Reform & Decentralisation

Support to public sector reform, decentralisation and local governance includes policy dialogue, capacity development and financial support to promote effectiveness, responsiveness and efficiency of public administration at central and sub-national levels. Themes include: public sector and civil service reform; decentralisation, improved service delivery and local governance.

24 groups and 31 articles on Public Sector Reform & Decentralisation. 792 capacity4dev.eu members interested in Public Sector Reform & Decentralisation.

Supporting Decentr. and Local Governance in Third Countries, EuropeAid 2007

Supporting Decentr. and Local Governance in Third Countries, EuropeAid 2007 [FR]

Supporting Decentr. and Local Governance in Third Countries, EuropeAid 2007 [ES]

Public Sector Reform - Introduction, EuropeAid 2009

Political Economy Analysis in Decentralisation, World Bank 2010

Articles on Public Sector Reform & Decentralisation

National Qualification Framework in Tajikistan: Learning by Sharing

November 18 2011 by Team Editorial

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The European Training Foundation is supporting a reform of vocational education and training in Tajikistan that offers an interesting case study, stressing the importance of knowledge sharing for long-term capacity development.

This article belongs to the topics: Capacity Development & Technical Cooperation Reform, Education, Employment & Social Protection, Governance & Civil Society, Private Sector, Trade & Regional Integration, Public Sector Reform & Decentralisation

Decentralisation: Learning Lessons from the Developing World

November 11 2011 by Team Editorial

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Decentralisation is not always easily implemented and many developing countries have failed or are failing to introduce effective decentralised governance systems. But why? Francois Vaillancourt from the University of Montreal, Canada, considers the obstacles, conditions for success and how these might be relevant to European Commission staff.

This article belongs to the topics: Aid Effectiveness, Public Sector Reform & Decentralisation

Smart Procurement for More Effective Aid

October 27 2011 by Team Editorial

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More aid contracts being won locally could boost development and job creation in partner countries, according to a new report by the European Network on Debt and Development, Eurodad.

This article belongs to the topics: Aid Effectiveness, Aid Procedures, Capacity Development & Technical Cooperation Reform, Economics, Public Finance & Budget Support, Employment & Social Protection, Governance & Civil Society, Private Sector, Trade & Regional Integration, Public Sector Reform & Decentralisation

Engaging Non States Actors in New Aid Modalities

June 30 2011 by Team Editorial

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Engaging non state actors in new aid modalities such as budget support would ensure better development outcomes, improved governance and domestic accountability, according to a new European Commission's guidance document.

This article belongs to the topics: Aid Effectiveness, Aid Procedures, Democracy, Governance & Civil Society, Public Sector Reform & Decentralisation

Decentralisation and Local Governance: Taking Stock and Preparing for Busan

June 23 2011 by Team Editorial

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At their annual meeting, held this year in Brussels, donors active in Decentralisation and Local Governance gathered to take stock of their activities to date and consider ways to make donor support more effective in future.

This article belongs to the topics: Capacity Development & Technical Cooperation Reform, Public Sector Reform & Decentralisation

Pilot Multi-Donor Seminar on Decentralisation Broadly Welcomed

March 24 2011 by Team Editorial

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Attendees and organisers welcomed a recent pilot seminar that brought together decentralisation specialists working at policy level and in the field as offering a valuable opportunity for exchange and cross-fertilisation of ideas.

This article belongs to the topics: Public Sector Reform & Decentralisation

Understanding and Dealing with Everyday Corruption

March 11 2011 by Team Editorial

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Rather than corruption being seen as something inherently negative, it should be understood as a practice embedded in the everyday elements of a society, according to a study on everyday corruption in Africa.

This article belongs to the topics: Aid Effectiveness, Democracy, Governance & Civil Society, Public Sector Reform & Decentralisation

DEVCO K-DAY: Encouraging EC Development Staff to Share Knowledge for Better Aid Delivery

February 1 2011 by Team Editorial

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To improve how the European Union's development resources are administered, the Commission's development arm, EuropeAid Development and Cooperation Directorate General, is encouraging knowledge sharing and training of its staff with DEVCO K-DAY.

Tell Us Your Story in Pictures

January 31 2011 by Team Editorial

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Do you have a story to tell, a project you'd like to highlight? If so, here are some simple but effective knowledge sharing ideas.

African Welfare States are Possible Says European Report

January 14 2011 by Team Editorial

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Seniors receive a state pension at the age of 70 in Lesotho, Southern Africa. But in a country with an average life expectancy of 44, is this a social protection scheme worth applauding? Yes, says Giorgia Giovannetti, Scientific Director of the 2010/2011 European Report on Development.

This article belongs to the topics: Employment & Social Protection, Public Sector Reform & Decentralisation