Decentralisation reforms have rarely bred empowered democratic local authorities. Discretion and accountability relationships depend on the political economy of each country, and historical/colonial legacies. Findings result from...
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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...
The Tanzania Roadmap for engagement with Civil Society includes: An analysis of the civil society arena An assessment of the EU – CSO engagement in the country Priorities for EU engagement and corresponding actions A dashboard to...
This presentation presents the risks and challenges in decentralised education and makes a number of suggestions for priority issues for dialogue. Key challenges encountered include increased disparity, mismatching responsibility...
This desk study provides an overview of development partners’ support to decentralisation and local governance. The study looks into issues of management of decentralisation processes, coordination and harmonisation, alignment and...
Sector-wide approaches (SWAps) are seen as the new way to streamline development assistance. But how do they impact on centre-local relations? This study by the European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM) examines...
DEEP EA works to create a sustainable and widespread industry of micro and small energy enterprises, providing energy services and employment in rural and peri-urban areas of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Beside the factual...
RNSF book “Extending coverage: Social protection and the informal economy" drafted during the RNSF Regional Workshop held in Kenya last February.
This presentation provides guidance on how to effectively conduct policy dialogue with national authorities and different actors of decentralisation. Examples from Tanzania, Uganda and Burkina Faso are provided, as well as tips...
In 2007, the EU established the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA). By the end of 2012, over 45 GCCA programmes will either be up and running or in preparation in more than 35 countries and four regions within an envelope of...