| 2006
- Author(s):
- Publisher: Council for the development of social science research in Africa (CODESRIA) [etc.]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: governance, bibliographies, human rights, local government, political aspects, social aspects, economic aspects, west africa
The bibliography deals with governance in the West African region. It consists of general and geographical analytical references as well as Internet sites and references. A list of agencies advocating for human rights and good governance is also included in the bibliography.
| 2005
- Author(s):
- Publisher: One world action etc.]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: women, political participation, local government, municipal government, gender mainstreaming, central america
During the last five years, a range of instruments and bodies have been created by local governments in Central America to promote gender equity and to respond to women's priorities. These include gender equity policies, gender equity commissions in municipalities, and Municipal Women's Offices.
| 2005
- Author(s):
- Publisher: International fund for agricultural development (IFAD)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: project evaluation, capacity building, agricultural development, accountability, decentralization in government, local government, poverty alleviation, uganda, tanzania, ethiopia
This IFAD evaluation could not conclude that decentralization in Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda has enhanced the impact of IFAD-assisted interventions, or made them more pro-poor or more accountable to the poor. Recommendations are made for capacity building, accountability, and project design.
| 2005
- Author(s):
- Publisher: United nations development programme (UNDP). Bureau for development policy. Capacity development group
- Pages: --
- Keywords: decentralization in government, poverty alleviation, development strategies, local government, development planning, guidelines
The purpose of this toolkit is to develop capacities of local governments and their communities to ensure a strong Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) focus in their local development strategies and effective and efficient conversion of public funds into public benefits.
| 2005
- Author(s):
- Publisher: Council of Europe
- Pages: --
- Keywords: local government, capacity building, guidelines, decentralization in government
This toolkit has been developed particularly for National Associations of local authorities in Eastern Europe. However, it draws on capacity-building programmes with origins in a number of member states and may be relevant to other countries seeking to build capacity in local government.