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James O. Wagala left a comment for Caroline A Odhiambo
Hello Caroline,
Nice to be your friend. I had the book shipped to me from the World Bank. I don't know how else you can have access to copy, unless you don't mind borrowing my copy. Yes I work at PSTD under Mr. Lubembe.
Kind…
Is working with the Taskforce on Devolved Government to propose the structures for devolution based on the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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All You Need to Know About Impact Evaluations
I just read Rosa Muraguri-Mwololo’s excellent and engaged review of the new book Impact Evaluation in Practice, which prompts me in also presenting my take on this important book for the evaluation field, as well as for African countries. The four authors – Gertler, P. J.; Martinez, S.; Premand, P.; Rawlings, L. B.; Vermeersch, C. M – discuss in detail the importance of, techniques for and the methodology of undertaking impact evaluation. You can read the book published by the World Bank…See More
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James O. Wagala replied to Hannah J Cooper's discussion 'We The People: Engaging Citizens in Public Sector Management'
Dear Hannah and colleagues,
Citizen engagement is the cornerstone to meaningful development. All PRSPs, NDCs and even the MDGs focus on the citizen. This is in line with the old adage that a democratic government is a government of the…
James O. Wagala commented on Joseph Opio-Odongo's blog post 'Outcome Mapping (OM) and Management for Development Results (MfDR)'
Hello Joseph and Johns. Hello colleagues on AfCoP.
This is a very interesting discussion. I agree that the Logical Framework (LF) in itself does not suffice for planning, executing, monitoring and evaluating a project. Hence it needs…
James O. Wagala replied to Hannah J Cooper's discussion 'PRSPs: A 10 year Retrospective on Results'
Hello Hannah and my Colleagues on AfCoP,
Thanks for this interesting discussion. Here are my responses to some of the issues:
1) Does your country have a PRSP/National Development Plan?
Yes. My beloved country Kenya drew and launched its National…
James O. Wagala replied to Hannah J Cooper's discussion 'MfDR Software: Culture Change - A Tough Nut to Crack'
Thank you, Hannah. Hello, my colleagues on AfCoP.
First, many jurisdictions have not quite understood what Results-Based Management (RBM) or MfDR are and what they are supposed to deliver. Developing countries have borrowed these concepts from the…
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- Job Title:
- Institutional Reform and Capacity Building Specialist
- Organisation Name:
- Public Service Transformation Department
Office of the Prime Minister
Kenya
- Organisation Type:
- Government
- Sectors/Areas of expertise:
- Monitoring and Evaluation, Accountability and Partnerships
- Please provide additional details on your areas of expertise:
- Programme coordination; Liaison with various programme beneficiaries and other stakeholders; Guiding beneficiaries and stakeholders on proposal writing and evaluation; Preparing, updating and reveiwing a detailed log frame for the programme; Preparing and disseminating quarterly and annual progress reports for the programme; Participation on various project teams, including those constituted by other stakeholders.
- Languages Spoken Fluently:
- English, French, Other
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All You Need to Know About Impact Evaluations
I just read Rosa Muraguri-Mwololo’s excellent and engaged review of the new book Impact Evaluation in Practice, which prompts me in also presenting my take on this important book for the evaluation field, as well as for African countries. The four authors – Gertler, P. J.; Martinez, S.; Premand, P.; Rawlings, L. B.; Vermeersch, C. M – discuss in detail the importance of, techniques for and the methodology of undertaking impact evaluation. You can read the book published by the World…
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Sheka Bangura commented on Sheka Bangura's blog post 'Book Review: Fixing Failed States - A Framework for Rebuilding A Fractured World'
Dear Dev.,
Thanks. I look forward to further comments.
Regards,
Sheka
Devendra Parsad Ruhee commented on Sheka Bangura's blog post 'Book Review: Fixing Failed States - A Framework for Rebuilding A Fractured World'
Dear Sheka,
Thanks for sharing this book review with us and for examining its implications in Sierra Leone.
Although Mauritius doesn't fall in this category, I'll go through the book for its insight into the complexity of issues involved…
Book Review: Fixing Failed States - A Framework for Rebuilding A Fractured World
BOOK REVIEWFixing Failed States: A Framework for Rebuilding A Fractured WorldBy Ashraf Ghani & Clare Lockhart. Oxford University Press. 2008. What Lessons There Are for Sierra Leone? Review by Sheka BANGURAJICA Scholar (PhD)Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Beppu, JapanE-mail: shekabangs@yahoo.co.uk---------------SummaryIn Fixing Failed States by Ashraf Ghani and Clare Lockhart, the attention of nations and the international community is brought to the realization and the need to be…See More
A blog post by Sheka Bangura was featured
Book Review: Fixing Failed States - A Framework for Rebuilding A Fractured World
BOOK REVIEWFixing Failed States: A Framework for Rebuilding A Fractured WorldBy Ashraf Ghani & Clare Lockhart. Oxford University Press. 2008. What Lessons There Are for Sierra Leone? Review by Sheka BANGURAJICA Scholar (PhD)Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Beppu, JapanE-mail: shekabangs@yahoo.co.uk---------------SummaryIn Fixing Failed States by Ashraf Ghani and Clare Lockhart, the attention of nations and the international community is brought to the realization and the need to be…See More
Blog post by Sheka Bangura
Part 6- Public Sector Reforms in Sub-Saharan Africa. Conclusions
Key Messages:Rethinking and enforcing PSR strategies that tackle issues of values, ethics, integrity and attitude in the public/civil service can turn around the African continent. Strong public institutions, complaint handling systems and streamlined service time processes are in many ways embedded in value-based and ethical public services; and enhances competitiveness;Public sector reforms should be designed and implemented within the socio-political and macroeconomic context of a given…See More
A blog post by Sylvia Siango Apreku was featured
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