Key word: local-economy
This report describes a rural internet project in India, offering government services to villagers on the internet. Even though the project faced problems of sustainability, it underlines the... ... read more
This paper by Dominique van de Walle provides a discussion of the challenges connected to assessing the impact of rural transport infrastructure interventions.
... read moreSince the 1st of January 2010, the local government of the city of Maputo, capital of Mozambique, now have effective administrative control over an important part of the educational,... ... read more
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The World Bank has produced an interesting overview of the role of government in promoting Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a means of creating development. The study includes... ... read more
As a result of decentralization reforms enacted in 2006, the climate was ripe for CHF International's USAID-funded GEII project (www.chf.ge) to introduce and... ... read more
This UNESCO/World Bank project in Sri Lanka shows how internet access for marginalized communities in rural areas can be used as a tool for rural development.
... read moreThis is a comprehensive guide to preparing the land use element of a local comprehensive plan. It details various elements such as inventory, future land maps, scenrarios, e.t.c. Although written... ... read more