The Decentralization and Deconcentration Support Programme.

Deconcentration

Decentralization ___________

Conflicts, confusion, and failure to achieve decentralization objectives have characterized many decentralization efforts.6

Integration of decentralization within the national forest program (nfp) of a country is considered to be an essential step towards a successful decentralization process.

Annex B Definitions of Decentralization Concepts

(e) Take measures to move towards decentralization

But decentralization raises problems of its own.

The current trend is toward decentralization.

The Department was highly decentralized.

Ensuring effective decentralization and community choice

Decentralization, Deconcentration and Devolution A Sampling of Definitions

Regardless of the underlying motivation for decentralization, decentralization processes must be financially sound to be sustainable over the long term.

There are several reasons to favor a healthy dose of decentralization.

A more gradual process towards decentralization is recommended.9

There is also a need for education of youth in decentralization.

Indonesia Decentralization in Forestry Indonesia's Experience (Siswanto)

Bolivia Decentralization in Bolivia Who Benefits and Why? (Pacheco)

We also expect concrete, decisive progress in the area of decentralization.

Ghana has a long history of decentralization and re centralization.

Decentralization is one of the key issues and is beneficial to all citizens of Kosovo.

However, this formal decentralization process has not worked seamlessly.

However Ribot argues that privatization is not a form of decentralization.

Ms. Schöpp Schilling said the Government of Italy was not alone in its decentralization efforts many States were decentralizing responsibilities towards regional, provisional and municipal levels.

Decentralization of authority, responsibility, finances and accountability, in various forms, is occurring around the world.1 An estimated 60 countries are now undergoing decentralization processes.

Decentralization should recognize, work with and strengthen representative, democratic institutions at all levels.

Japan appreciates the progress made in the discussions on decentralization, as reported by the Secretary General.

Effective reform of local government, or decentralization, will be a key test in this regard.

To date, uneven success has been achieved with decentralization in the forest sector.

That factor should be taken into account in the decentralization process.

The decentralization policy will target the district (prefecture) to make it operational.

An operation of the envisaged scope and size would require a certain degree of decentralization.

The Interlaken Workshop on Decentralization, Federal Systems in Forestry, and National Forest Programs was organized to examine the impacts of decentralization on management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests and its contribution to the Millennium Development Goals.

But financial decentralization extends beyond interest rate liberalization.

Gnutella, released in March, was the first decentralized file sharing network.

Decentralization remains a key process for the establishment of a democratic society in Kosovo.

Central government has been reluctant to decentralize revenue generating sectors such as forests and mining, and the involvement of NGOs and civil society remains weak.

Under the right circumstances, decentralization enhances efficiency, equity and participation in forest management and conservation.

In Benin, a law on decentralization encourages the promotion of volunteerism and community initiatives.

Well structured decentralization of the forestry sector can foster local democracy and a sense of citizenship.

Well framed research and monitoring can help characterize the degree of decentralization and its consequences.5

There is therefore a need to strengthen the decentralization process and to further pursue the institutional reforms which have been started.

Another speaker said that attention should be given to the situation of Roma children and to strengthening the decentralization process.

A nuclear power phase out is the discontinuation of usage of nuclear power for energy production.

Decentralization, to a large extent, holds the key to success in restoring confidence and promoting returns.