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  Land theme paper (sustainable livelihoods)

  Institute of Development Studies UK, 2000

  This paper examines the challenges of institutional, organisational and policy reform around land in Southern Africa. It analyses the land situation in South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, and identifies key issues for further research in each of these countries. Findings include:
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  Reform proposals for the governance structures of the international financial institutions

  New Rules for Global Finance, 2003

  This document analyses the governance structures of the international financial institutions (IFIs) and proposes reforms that will make them more accountable, participatory and transparent.Recommendations include:Voting structure and composition of the boardvoting power within the IFIs should be reallocated so as to ensure that the institutions represent the interests of the who
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  Community-based animal health workers and the veterinary profession in the context of African privatization

  Institutional and Policy Support Team, AU, 2003

  This paper examines the problems resulting from the collapse of African budgetary support for government veterinary services in the 1980s and the increased importance of private veterinary practice.The paper demonstrates the danger that veterinary services will be dominated by paraprofessionals, who will compete full veterinarians (DVMs) out of the market, escape their supervision, and reduce t
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  Gender-responsive government budgeting

  International Monetary Fund, 2003

  This paper examines the concept of gender-responsive government budgeting (GRGB) and the extent of its implementation by national governments in both advanced and developing countries.The paper argues that in order for GRGB to be fully effective, obstacles such as gender-biased culture, the lack of appropriate budget classifications, and the lack of gender analysis expertise and gender-disaggre
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  PRSP: beyond the theory: practical experiences and positions of involved civil society organisations

  Bread for the World, 2002

  This report argues that the PRSP process is built on a 'trickle-down' theory, with ‘pro-poor growth’ being put forward as a solution to poverty reduction. The emphasis here, is that countries will strive to create a conducive macro-economic environment for investment, and that the market will take care of the rest.
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  Participatory approaches in budgeting and public expenditure management: case study 2: Porto Alegre, Brazil

  Participation & Civic Engagement Group, World Bank, 2003

  Presents a broad review of an experience in Participatory Budgeting introduced by the Workers Party (PT) in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, as part of their agenda of deepening democracy through “popular administration” of government.
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  Civil society, public space and local power: a study of the participatory budget in Belo Horizonte and Porto Alegre

  Civil Society and Governance Programme, IDS, 2000

  Looks at participatory budgets and analyses the limits of State policies and the role of civil organisations in improving the quality of democratic life.
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  The Internal Learning System (ILS): assessing impact, addressing participant and program learning needs [in microfinance programmes]

  Imp-Act: Improving the Impact of Microfinance on Poverty, 2002

  ILS is a participatory impact assessment and planning system for community development programs, designed to meet the learning needs of microfinance program participants, village groups and operational field staff.
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  The impact of government policies and programs on poverty

  Economic Policy Research Centre, Uganda, 2001

  This paper highlights the poverty orientation and impact of the various policies and programs that have been adopted and implemented in Uganda in recent years. It provides an overview of the main causes of poverty, and presents some measures for tackling poverty.
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  Strengthening Capacities in Developing Countries to Develop Their Environmental Services Sector

  United Nations [UN] Conference on Trade and Development, 1998

  Efforts to strengthen capacities in the environmental services sector in developing countries are aimed primarily at addressing and eventually solving environmental problems. They can also result in developing countries' ability to become international providers in this field.

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