Guidance and systemization of experiences
Naga City local Government piloted the localization of MDGs. They came up with a toolkit aimed at aligning local initiatives with MDGs. It serves as a guide in ensuring that the MDG programmes of the local government are identified, measured and funded. It is also a tool for cities and municipalities to monitor and benchmark progress on the Goals with other localities.
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The paper calls for the need of a full recognition of local governments as development partners occupying an equitable place in international development cooperation. It emphasizes the role of local g...
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Concept notes and papers
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Promoting participation through community development projects and local decentralization has become a central tenet of development policy. The World Bank alone has invested about $85 billion over the...