NHDR Guidance Note
General
The Democratic Governance Thematic Trust Fund Report
Readings: First and Second Reports of the “Empire and Democracy Project”, Carnegie Council of Ethics and International Affairs
Access to Justice and Human Rights
Practice Note on Poverty Reduction and Human Rights
HURIST program:
E-Governance
UNDP Access to Information Practice Note (in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Russian)
Access to Information: UNDP’s Engagement and a Guide to Key Actors
Decentralisation, Local Governance and Urban Development
This Practice Note aims to: i) synthesize UNDP’s latest thinking on decentralisation, local governance and urban/rural development, ii) highlight key lessons learned; iii) provide practical guidance to country offices in operationalising a holistic approach to the design of initiatives in this area; and iv) present key partners and other actors in the field and resources in terms of funds, expertise, and knowledge products.
Innovations Linking Decentralised Governance and Human Development: A Capacity Development Workshop under the Fifth Global Forum on Reinventing Government, Mexico City (5-6 November 2003)
Relevant conference papers:
Overview of Decentralisation Worldwide: A Stepping Stone to Improved Governance and Human Development
This paper provides a conceptual framework linking development, governance and decentralization, outlines the state of decentralization in the world today, and presents some lessons and recommendations for practitioners and stakeholders.
Public Administration Reform and Anti-Corruption
Public Administration Reform Mapping Exercise
Practice Note: Anti-corruption
Accountability and Responsiveness-workshop" held in Bergen in November: series of papers
Fighting Corruption to Improve Governance
Integrity Improvement Initiatives in Developing Countries
Corruption and Good Governance
CONTACT-Country Assessment in Accountability and Transparency
Parliamentary Development
Outlines UNDP policy framework for parliamentary development support. Includes lessons learned, practical guidance for development practitioners and links to resources.
Concept Paper on "Legislatures and Good Governance"
Details the conceptual issues concerning the role of parliaments. Explains what parliaments do, how they do it, and how structure and party systems may influence parliamentary behaviour. Includes information on problems faced by parliaments, organizations involved in the parliamentary sector, examples of legislative development activities, and lessons learned.
Strengthening Parliament Involvement in the Poverty Reduction Strategy Process and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
Handbook for MPs and Parliamentary Staff
Electoral Systems and Processes
A more comprehensive list of resources, as provided by the Democratic Governance Group, is also available:
UNDP Democratic Governance Group
Use this link to find Human Development Reports that have addressed this theme.
