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1 Baum, E.; Gyiele, L. A.; Drechsel, P.; Nurah, G. K. 1999. Tools for the economic analysis and evaluation of on-farm trials. [Training/Course material] Bangkok, Thailand: International Board for Soil Research and Management (IBSRAM). 58p. (IBSRAM Global Tool Kit Series 1)
Economic analysis ; Economic indicators ; On-farm research ; Cash flow ; Budgeting ; Benefit-cost ratio ; Production factors ; Land use ; Land management ; Soil conservation ; Labour productivity ; Farmers ; Crop yield ; Maize ; Fertilizers
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H046252)
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2 Dickens, Chris; Nhlengethwa, Sibusiso; Ndhlovu, Brown. 2019. Mainstreaming the Sustainable Development Goals in developing countries. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 23p. [doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2019.212]
Sustainable Development Goals ; Mainstreaming ; Developing countries ; UN ; Development indicators ; Multi-stakeholder processes ; Public-private cooperation ; Partnerships ; Awareness raising ; Economic development ; Development policies ; National planning ; Government agencies ; Institutions ; Governance ; Financing ; Budgeting ; Monitoring ; Impact assessment ; Accountability ; Adaptability ; Risk assessment ; Strategies / Southern Africa / South Africa / Botswana / Malawi / Namibia / Eswatini / Zimbabwe
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H049245)
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The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development promises to achieve change in almost every aspect of life on Earth. Encompassing 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets, the Agenda marks the first time in history when all nations have agreed on how to chart their future. The SDGs are not just a global reporting exercise, however, but rather involve a global program that embraces country-led efforts. Guided by the ideas contained in the 2030 Agenda, each nation must seek to become more prosperous and sustainable, while contributing to the global effort at the same time. If all the countries achieve this, we will have a sustainable planet and a secure future for all.
This document offers guidance on how developing countries can adapt the SDGs to their own contexts and priorities. It indicates important areas for developing countries to consider when creating their own program to achieve the SDGs, and provides examples of success to demonstrate concrete possibilities for progress.
This document offers guidance on how developing countries can adapt the SDGs to their own contexts and priorities. It indicates important areas for developing countries to consider when creating their own program to achieve the SDGs, and provides examples of success to demonstrate concrete possibilities for progress.
3 Dhungana, H.; Clement, F.; Otto, B.; Das, B. 2021. Examining social accountability tools in the water sector: a case study from Nepal. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 29p. (IWMI Research Report 179) [doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2021.211]
Social participation ; Accountability ; Water supply ; Budgeting ; Auditing ; Corruption ; Transparency ; Governance ; Participatory approaches ; Citizen participation ; Water resources ; Drinking water ; Water allocation ; Water, sanitation and hygiene ; Development aid ; Stakeholders ; Nongovernmental organizations ; Water user associations ; Political institutions ; Institutional reform ; Public services ; Legislation ; Women ; Inclusion ; Households ; Awareness ; Rural communities ; Case studies / Nepal / Dailekh / Achham / Goganpani Village Development Committee / Mastabandali Village Development Committee / Sanakanda Scheme / Kalikhola Bandalimadu Scheme
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H050606)
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Enhancing accountability has become an important objective of the governance reforms over the past two decades. Yet, only a few studies have explored the use of social accountability tools in the water sector in particular. This report aims to fill this gap, based on a case study of a donor-funded water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) program in Nepal. We document and analyze the effects of two types of social accountability tools implemented by the program: public hearings and social audits. We examined how these tools have contributed to increased transparency, participation, voice and accountability, and in turn discuss their potential to reduce corruption. We relied on qualitative methods to collect data in two case study water supply schemes in two districts of Nepal. The study found that the social accountability tools provided a platform for water users to participate and deliberate on issues related to the execution of WASH schemes. However, the scope of accountability narrowly focused on the integrity of the water user committees but did not provide the political resources and means for communities to hold funding and implementing agencies accountable. Furthermore, attention to budget management has not provided space to address environmental and social justice issues related to payment of wages, access to water and decision-making processes in the design of the water scheme and water allocation. Findings from the study also indicate that the concept of deliberation and downward accountability, as envisioned in international development discourses, does not necessarily match with local power relationships and local cultural norms.
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