Local Governments in Brazil

2020 ◽  
pp. 924-937
Author(s):  
Celina Maria de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Complex System ◽  
Federal Government ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Federal System ◽  
Social Policies ◽  
Local Resources ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Incremental Increase

Brazil is a federal country in which local governments have become the main providers of universal social services funded by the three tiers of government. The chapter presents the general characteristics of the country´s local governments and its position in the federal system, describes the distribution of revenue and governmental functions, shows the incremental increase in local resources and their earmarking for social policies, the complex system of funding and regulation created and discusses the role of local governments in the provision of universal social services. The argument put forward is that local governments have become the hub of the provision of universal social services while the federal government is in charge of policies targeting the poor. Local governments, however, are dependent on funding from other levels of government raising concerns about the sustainability of the provision and the expansion of universal social services as well as concern about improving their quality.

Local Governments in Brazil

2016 ◽  
pp. 280-293
Author(s):  
Celina Maria de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Complex System ◽  
Federal Government ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Federal System ◽  
Social Policies ◽  
Local Resources ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Incremental Increase

Brazil is a federal country in which local governments have become the main providers of universal social services funded by the three tiers of government. The chapter presents the general characteristics of the country´s local governments and its position in the federal system, describes the distribution of revenue and governmental functions, shows the incremental increase in local resources and their earmarking for social policies, the complex system of funding and regulation created and discusses the role of local governments in the provision of universal social services. The argument put forward is that local governments have become the hub of the provision of universal social services while the federal government is in charge of policies targeting the poor. Local governments, however, are dependent on funding from other levels of government raising concerns about the sustainability of the provision and the expansion of universal social services as well as concern about improving their quality.

scholarly journals The Role Of NGOs In Community Development In Balochistan

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-135
Author(s):  
Siraj Bashir
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Living Standard ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Local Resources ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Private Organization

Community Development (CD) is an approach aimed at improving the quality of life of the community. The approach for improvement can be achieved through a number of ways and organizations which includes, the Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs) "a private organization that pursue activities to reduce suffering, promote the interest of the poor , protect the environment, provide basic social services or undertake community development". This paper discusses the role and contribution of NGOs towards development in Balochistan. NGOs have several projects, programs and roles which support people to bring development in communities. In addition, NGOs mobilize the communities to be self-dependent. The study includes interviews, document analysis and field studies with staffs and the beneficiaries of NGOs. The study helps the communities to find out their own problems and solve them according to their own local resources. Recommendations made as to the best practices of community development programs for NGOs to improve the living standard of people in province of Balochistan.

Some Thoughts on the System of Tasks of the Local Autonomies Related to the Organisation of Personal Social Care

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
István Hoffman
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Short Description ◽  
The State ◽  
The Social ◽  
Post Industrial ◽  
Industrial Societies

In the modern post-industrial societies services are becoming the greatest part of the economy, and through the reallocating role of state – even after the millennium changes – the role of the services organised by the communities is exceptionally high. One of these services is the social care granted by the state and (its parts) the local governments. In my article I summarise the roles of local communities and local governments of some European and non-European states in the organisation of social care. The practical and theoretical legal terms of social assistance and personal social services are presented as well as the general characteristics of models (settlement or regional municipality based) of the organisation of the services. There is also a short description of general financing issues.

4. What state and local governments do

2019 ◽  
pp. 43-60
Author(s):  
Mark J. Rozell ◽  
Clyde Wilcox
Keyword(s):  
Native American ◽  
Federal Government ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
National Government ◽  
Federal System ◽  
State Supreme Courts ◽  
Supreme Courts ◽  
The Us ◽  
Us Constitution ◽  
State And Local

Even as most Americans fix their gaze on the actions of the federal government, states and localities are the cornerstones of the US federal system. “What state and local governments do” explains that states are free to design their own governments so long as their structure does not violate the US Constitution. All states have designed their governments to somewhat resemble the national government, with an elected governor, elected legislatures, and state supreme courts. However, each of these structures can operate in different ways, with different powers from state to state. The governments of the Native American reservations and those of the five permanently inhabited US territories are also discussed.

scholarly journals The Role of the Food Crops, Horticulture and Plantation Office of Sorong Regency in the Farmers Group in Salawati District

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Ivonne M. Leiwakabessy
Keyword(s):  
Local Governments ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Food Crops ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Local Resources ◽  
Frequency Table ◽  
Decent Life

Life that comes from food must inevitably be fulfilled, the involvement of the local economy will inevitably bring serious challenges. So it is reasonable to say that globalization will bring benefits if the response of national and local governments can properly mobilize local resources. The resources that are owned in relation to farming groups cannot be separated from the role of local governments in efforts to improve a decent life for farmers and the farming groups themselves. The research was carried out at the Food Crops, Horticulture and Plantation Service of Sorong Regency against the Farmers Group in Salawati District from June to September 2020. This research used descriptive methods by survey and cross sectional methods which used samples from the Department of Agriculture and farming groups in the District. Salawati. The analysis used is a Likert scale and a frequency table. Based on the results of the analysis, the role of the Agricultural Instructor as Motivator, Facilitator, Communicator and Innovator is in the very good category, while the participation of farmers in the role of the Dinas is in the Good category. Thus the suggestion that is conveyed is the active role of every institution involved both as extension workers and farmers who are pro-active in carrying out their duties and responsibilities. This score or number will be at 100 percent if all parties can carry out the function properly.

scholarly journals PERANAN PEMERINTAHAN TERHADAP IMPLEMENTASI PENANGGULANGAN DAN PENCEGAHAN NARKOBA DI KECAMATAN MARITENGNGAE KABUPATEN SIDENRENG RAPPANG

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Andi Muhammad Arifin Nu'mang
Keyword(s):  
Local Governments ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Drug Prevention ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
Descriptive Data ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Average Percentage ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

The purpose of this study is to determine the Role of Regional Government Towards the Implementation of Regional Regulation No. 2 of 2014 Regarding Drug Prevention and Prevention in the District of Maritengngae Sidenreng Rappang Regency and to determine the factors of the Role of Regional Government Towards the Implementation of Regional Regulation No. 2 of 2014 Regarding Drug Prevention and Prevention In the District of Maritengngae, Sidenreng Rappang Regency.The population in this study was the whole of the maritengae sub-district community, amounting to 49,556 souls. The sampling technique uses the Slovin formula with a result of 100, taken based on the Probability sampling technique, more precisely Random sampling. This type of research is quantitative descriptive. Data collection techniques used in this study were observation, questionnaires, and documentation.Based on the results of the questionnaire on the Role of Regional Government Towards the Implementation of Regional Regulation No. 2 of 2014 concerning Drug Prevention and Prevention in the District of Maritengngae, Sidenreng Rappang Regency. The role of the regional government obtained an average percentage of 47.68% included in the category of "Good Enough". Implementation of regional regulations averaged a percentage of 39.7% and was in the "Poor" category. Internal factors that influence the role of local governments are on average a percentage of 31% and are in the "Poor" category. External factors have an average percentage of 50.6% and are in the "Good Enough" category.

scholarly journals PERAN DINAS SOSIAL DALAM PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT MISKIN DI KECAMATAN TAWALIAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Rosmaida Rosmaida ◽  
Agustinus Sudi ◽  
Yusuf Daud
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Social Service ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Inhibiting Factors ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family

This study aims to identify and describe the role of the Social Service in empowering the poor as well as the supporting and inhibiting factors in Tawalian District, Mamasa Regency. The method used is qualitative data analysis techniques. Data collection techniques used include observation, interviews (interviews), literature study, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that the role of the Social Service in empowering the poor in Tawalian District includes planning, data collection, and assistance has not been carried out properly. The impression is less than optimal due to lack of good coordination between local governments, data collection on recipients of the Family Hope Program (PKH) assistance that is not right on target. The supporting factors are the availability of the budget and the participation of community leaders, while the inhibiting factors are unprofessional data collection and limited human resources.

IS INDONESIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE TO THE POOR? EVIDENCE FROM HEALTH POLICY IMPLEMENTATION

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 307-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Fossati
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Policy Implementation ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Original Data ◽  
Policy Outcomes ◽  
Local Elections ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
The Poor

AbstractSince decentralization in 2001, Indonesian local governments have acquired a key role in poverty alleviation and social service delivery. The extent to which they have been able to meet this challenge is subject to debate, however, and systematic analysis of policy outcomes remains scarce. This paper contributes to the literature with a study of the district-level implementation of Jamkesmas, Indonesia's free healthcare program for the poor. Using original data on policy implementation, I show that local government is to some extent responsive to the needs of the most vulnerable. In years when local elections (pilkada) are implemented, low-income households are targeted more accurately, suggesting that electoral incentives for local elites may increase access to social services among the poor. However, I also show that the positive effect of local direct elections is limited to districts with electorally competitive politics.

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