Search Results - Decentralization in government

A concept note on co-creating a living lab for locally led climate adaptation: Integrating local public procurement into Brazil's climate plan by Nehring, Ryan, Farraz, Gabriel, Curan, Roberta, Magalhaes, Marilia, Benfica, Rui, Schneider, Sergio, Tângari, Juliana

“…Effective climate action depends not only on national commitments, but on the capacity of subnational governments to operationalize them. In Brazil, this challenge is particularly salient due to the country's size, socio-biodiversity, and decentralized model of public service delivery. …”
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Subnational public expenditures, short-term household-level welfare, and economic resilience: Evidence from Nigeria by Takeshima, Hiroyuki, Balana, Bedru, Smart, Jenny, Edeh, Hyacinth O., Oyeyemi, Motunrayo Ayowumi, Andam, Kwaw S.

“…However, direct evidence of these developmental effects of decentralized PE in developing countries like Nigeria has been relatively limited. …”
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Institutions, management practices and challenges of small-scale irrigation systems in Ethiopia: a case study of two modern smallholders irrigation systems in western Oromia, Ethio... by Dejene, S., Teshome, W., Makombe, Godswill, Awulachew, Seleshi Bekele, Prasad, Krishna Chandra

“…The study proved the proposition that the government has uncritically supported the irrigation systems. …”
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Gender equality and social inclusion in community-led multiple use water services in Nepal by van Koppen, Barbara, Raut, Manita, Rajouria, Alok, Khadka, Manohara, Pradhan, P., GC, Raj K., Colavito, L., O’Hara, C., Rautanen, S.-L., Nepal, P. R., Shrestha, P. K.

“…This paper traces how the Nepali government and nongovernmental organizations in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), irrigation and other sectors have joined forces since the early 2000s to address these challenges by innovating community-led multiple use water services (MUS). …”
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Agricultural emergency response with potato and sweetpotato technologies for livelihood restoration of communities affected by conflict and other concurrent crises in Ethiopia by Gebeyehu, S., Cherinet, M., Aragaw, A., Kifle, A., Yeshitila, M., Tigre, W., Tesfaye, H., Asfaw, F., Kirui, L., Maru, J.

“…Moreover, the interventions supported decentralized seed multiplier (DSM) groups through building their capacity and equipping them with skills to produce good quality planting materials to ensure sustainable access to quality seeds by smallholders at a reduced cost and time. …”
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Opportunities and challenges for community involvement in public service provision in rural Guatemala by Speer, Johanna, Vásquez, William F.

“…Our main finding is that the provision of formally decentralized services by local governments is incomplete.…”
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Participation of local people in water management: evidence from the Mae Sa Watershed, northern Thailand by Heyd, Helene, Neef, Andreas

“…In the early 1990s, Thailand launched an ambitious program of decentralized governance, conferring greater responsibilities upon sub-district administrations and providing fiscal opportunities for local development planning. …”
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Enhancing Climate Resilience and Productivity in Cambodia Mekong Deltas by Sean, Vichet

“…On November 26, 2024, key findings from research in the National Dialogue on Integrated Decentralized Food System Governance were presented. …”
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On the unequal inequality of poor communities by Elbers, Chris, Lanjouw, Peter, Mistiaen, Johan, Özler, Berk, Simler, Kenneth R.

“…Communities differ in important ways in their needs, capacities, and circumstances. Because central governments are not able to discern these differences fully, they seek to achieve their policy objectives by relying on decentralized mechanisms that use local information. …”
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Modeling Non-Cooperative Water Use in River Basins by Woldeyohanes, T., Kuhn, A., Heckelei, T., Duguma, L.A.

“…Conventional water use and management models have mostly emulated purposefully designed water use systems where centralized governance and rule-based cooperation of agents are assumed. …”
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Climate, peace and security in Kenya by Bioversity International and International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)

“…Amidst these challenges, promising changes are taking root. Kenya's decentralized governance has empowered local communities, promoting inclusive decision-making and adaptive strategies to build resilience. …”
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A framework for evaluating the impacts of expanded trade and investment on forests: Customary rights and societal stakes by German, L.

“…While increased demand for forest products and agricultural commodities in the context of forest tenure reforms and decentralized decision-making (Sunderlin et al, 2008; White and Martin, 2002) could create unprecedented economic opportunities for forest-dependent communities, increased “stakes” over forest resources and land will heighten governance challenges. …”
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Guidance note for peace-informed programming at the Green Climate Fund: Energy generation and access. by Scartozzi, Cesare M, Caroli, Giulia, Sarzana, Carolina, Läderach, Peter R.D., Pacillo, Grazia, Hyslop, Daniel, Hahn, Andreas Luis, Azar, Elio, Nicatore, Giorgia, Brown, Oliver, Hassamal, Komal, Ehmsen, Simon

“…Large areas of land needed for renewable infrastructure can also lead to disputes, especially in regions with weak governance. But, when managed correctly, renewable energy can promote peace, offering decentralized power systems that benefit remote communities, improve socio-economic outcomes, and encourage collaboration between various stakeholders.…”
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The future of food, land and water systems in the face of digital technologies by Veeger, Marieke, Jiménez, Daniel, Garcia Andarcia, Mariangel

“…The exercise produced three contrasting future worlds: Green India Revolution 2.0, where automation and AI transform agriculture but deepen social divides; We Are The Water, where transboundary water governance and decentralized cooperation redefine sovereignty; and Open Source, Open Borders, where migration and open digital ecosystems drive grassroots innovation and resilience. …”
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Community participation in forest and water management planning in Kenya: challenges and opportunities by Ombogoh, D.B., Mwamgi, E., Larson, A.M.

“…Sectoral reforms in Kenya have decentralized forest and water management functions to local communities through forest and water Acts. …”
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Advancing ambient water quality monitoring and management through citizen science in low- and middle-income countries by Castro, Jose, Mateo-Sagasta, Javier, Nowicki, S.

“…In contexts where conventional environmental monitoring has historically been limited, citizen science (CS) for monitoring efforts can be an effective approach for decentralized data generation that also raises scientific literacy and environmental awareness. …”
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Circular economy by Cofie, Olufunke O., Nikiema, Josiane

“…To address these challenges, the Atlas advocates for integrated policy frameworks, enforcement of effluent discharge standards, investment in decentralized treatment systems, and improved data monitoring. …”
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Water security and climate resilience in the Somali Region, Ethiopia: an assessment of the vulnerabilities of refugee and host communities by Singh, Radhika, Mekuria, Wolde, Dessalegn, Mengistu, Melaku, Dagmawi, Adam-Bradford, A., Ruckstuhl, Sandra

“…A movement towards decentralized, flexible, and adaptive water systems, informed by transition governance, can mitigate current forms of water insecurity, and effectively respond to future needs. …”
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The Tribe - Platform of participatory local development and management of communal rangeland resources by Nefzaoui A, Elmourid M, Louhaichi, Mounir

“…Adoption of participatory approaches by national governments and its translation into actual implementation appears not only partial, but also particularly slow. …”
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How market-based water allocation can improve water use efficiency in the Aral Sea basin by Bekchanov, Maksud, Bhaduri, Anik, Ringler, Claudia

“…Insufficient investments in irrigation infrastructure, lack of economic incentives to adopt water-wise approaches, and inefficient water governance and institutions have been the main reasons of decreased water use efficiency in the post-Soviet period. …”
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