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  Corruption perceptions and risks in humanitarian assistance: a Liberia case study

  Humanitarian Policy Group, ODI, 2007

  This study sets out to examine the risks of corruption associated with the delivery of humanitarian assistance in Liberia and how such risks can be managed and minimised in the future. This report aims to promote the more effective delivery of much needed assistance. The paper discusses the following:
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  Ecuador: overcoming instability?

  International Crisis Group, 2007

  Following a decade of instability in Ecuador, the country’s current President Rafael Correa has promised to bring “rapid, radical and profound change”. This report examines the roots of the Ecuador’s instability and the new government’s first steps to bring about far-reaching political and socio-economic change.
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  The resource curse: which institutions matter?

  Chr. Michelsen Institute, Norway, 2007

  Countries rich in natural resources on average grow more slowly than countries without such
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  Local Governance in Tanzania: observations from six councils 2002-2003

  Southern African Regional Poverty Network, 2005

  This document discusses the political and administrative dimensions of governance in Tanzania including citizens’ rights, reduced corruption and participation in local elections. The main focus of the paper, however, is the extent to which local authorities are free to make political decisions within the Tanzanian political system.
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  Cops or robbers? The struggle to reform the Afghan national police

  Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit, 2007

  This paper provides an overview of the police sector in Afghanistan and assesses efforts to reform the Afghanistan National Police (ANP) since 2002. It identifies five key issues that must be addressed if the objective of creating an effective ANP is to be achieved.
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  Influencing APRM: a checklist for civil society

  South African Institute of International Affairs, 2007

  The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) represents a valuable opportunity for civil society to get key problems and solutions on the national agenda. It can be a useful advocacy tool to stimulate a more inclusive national debate on policy and to ensure implementation of government policy.
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  Corruption and armed conflicts: some stirring around in the governance soup

  International Relations and Security Network, 2007

  This paper explores the causal linkages between corruption and civil wars. It discusses the impact of corruption on the probability of violent conflict events and traces the shifts in the composition of corrupt transactions during and in the aftermath of violent conflicts.
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  Local institutions and social policy for children: opportunities and constraints of participatory service delivery

  Young Lives, 2007

  This paper evaluates an attempt in Andhara Pradesh to improve the outreach, quality and accountability of education, health and early childhood development services. The project specifically aims to involve parents closely with their children’s monitoring and management.
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  Democracy, market and transparency 2006

  Centro para la Apertura y el Desarollo de América Latina / Centre for the Opening and Development of Latin America, 2007

  Economic growth should not be the only measure of how developed a country is considered to be. Sustained growth depends on correct implementation of rights, liberties and possibilities. This report presents findings on the measurement of economic and political freedom globally, concentrating on implications for Latin America.
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  Institute for Democratic Governance

  As a civil society research, advocacy and capacity building organisation, IDEG is committed to a set of organisational principles and objectives.

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