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.

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Decentralisation conflict and fragile states - Fiscal decentralisation - Local authorities and capacity building - Local governance - Political economy of decentralisation and local governance

Train4dev (2011) Harmonisation, Decentralisation, Local Governance: An open system approach to decentralisation and local governance

Herrero Alisa updated the Document | 9 January 2012

power_point_1.3_210411.ppt 3.24 MB

This presentation covers the rationale and history of decentralisation, basic concepts, introduces the open system of interacting elements in relation to decentralisationand warns of applying blueprints. You can access the full a genda of the training here : http://capacity4dev.ec.europa.eu/event/...

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Sharma, K.C. (n. d.) Role of traditional structures in local governance for local development: The case of Botswana

Herrero Alisa updated the Document | 6 January 2012

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This paper by Prof. Keshav C. Sharma (University of Botswana), argues that traditional structures continue to play a role in local development. Involving traditional authorities and relying on their expertise can help to reduce tensions with local governments and improve local governance. The paper...

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Litvack, J. and J. Seddon (eds.) (2000) Decentralisation briefing notes.

Herrero Alisa updated the Document | 6 January 2012

4-wbi_decentralization_briefing_notes.pdf 501.5 KB

This collection of briefing notes from the World Bank Institute consists of four chapters: Chapter one explains the cross-cutting nature of decentralisation and its rationale, Chapter two addresses key political factors, fiscal dimensions and administrative considerations, Chapter three focuses on...

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EuropeAid (2008) Analysing and Addressing Governance in Sector Operations

Herrero Alisa updated the Document | 4 January 2012

3-ec_analysing_governance_in_sector_operations.pdf 978.52 KB

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...

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Policy Practice (2009) Carrying out a Joint Governance Assessment: Lessons from Rwanda

Herrero Alisa updated the Document | 4 January 2012

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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...

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Train4Dev (2011) Harmonisation, Decentralisation, Local Governance: Assessing local governance and decentralisation

Herrero Alisa updated the Document | 4 January 2012

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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. You can access the full agenda of the training: http://capacity4dev.ec...

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Train4Dev (2011) Harmonisation, Decentralisation, Local Governance: Assessing local governance and decentralisation

Herrero Alisa updated the Document | 4 January 2012

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This session provides guidance on identifying appropriate local governance assessment tools and acting on their results. Based on the case of Rwanda, it also considers the potential of joint local governance assessments for increasing aid effectiveness. You can access the full agenda of the...

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Train4Dev (2011) Harmonisation, Decentralisation, Local Governance: Political Decentralisation and Political Economy.

Herrero Alisa updated the Document | 4 January 2012

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This presentation addresses the added value of political economy analysis and its relevance in a decentralised context.It also presents a political economy diagnostic framework for decentralisation and local governance. You can access the full agenda of the training: http://capacity4dev.ec.europa...

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Train4dev (2011) Harmonisation, Decentralisation, Local Governance: Political Decentralisation and Political Economy Analysis

Herrero Alisa updated the Document | 4 January 2012

1-participants_kit_session_1.4.pdf 673.98 KB

This participants’ kit explores the usefulness of political economy diagnostics for understanding decentralisation and local governance processes. It also looks at how domestic accountability works in decentralised contexts, and at the specific challenges decentralisation poses to donor support...

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UNCDF (2010), Performance-based grant systems: concept and international experience

Herrero Alisa updated the Document | 4 January 2012

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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...

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