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Morocco, a Noteworthy TC Reform Case Study
Morocco is well advanced in implementing the European Commission's reform of Technical Cooperation, according to the Delegation of the European Union in the country. But in the specific case of Morocco, more can be done to develop innovative TC and to ensure that operations are more results-oriented.0 0 3 807
Moving Towards a Shared South-South Cooperation Policy
The broadly worded South-South policy recommendations, signed off at the recent international event in Bogota, reflect a cautious step towards an international consensus.0 0 5 926
Harnessing Information for Change
A new documentary is to be screened in Brussels that presents the experiences of human rights advocates from around the world who have used information and digital technology for positive change.0 0 6 474
Difficulties Matching Theory and Practice in Tanzania
“Compliance with financial regulations and disbursement pressure continues to drive the agenda. In this regard, we wonder what room there is to adopt the Backbone Strategy principles,” said Enrico Strampelli Head of Development Cooperation at the EU Delegation in Tanzania, in a recent interview for capacity4dev.0 0 5 269
Rethinking Support to Local Governance
To strengthen local governments across Africa, donors would be advised to spend more time and resources in researching and understanding local systems, according to Jean Pierre Elong Mbassi a key expert from the region. Mr Mbassi, from Cameroon, is a well known expert in decentralisation and has worked for years to promote decentralisation and local governance in Africa. He is currently the Secretary General of the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa, a gathering of 15,000 local authorities from the continent.0 0 6 509
Good Public Services Depend on Strong Demand
For Antoine Sawadogo, President of Citizenship Laboratory and former Ministry of Territorial Administration in Burkina Faso, building the capacity of local actors is a prerequisite for successful decentralisation in West Africa. It also implies enhancing users' capacity to formulate demand for good local public services.0 0 4 589