This manual was designed for local councilors and civil society organisations in Yemen. It introduces the role of local councils within the local governance set-up of Yemen and introduces tools that councilors and civil society actors can use to monitor expenditure and improve relations with citizens. It introduces a six-step process for assessing public expenditure that culminates in a public meeting.
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Law 4/2000 Concerning the Local Authority
The full text of the Local Authorities Law 4/2000 in English and Arabic.
Changing Local Governance in Yemen The areas under the control of the internationally recognised government
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Climate Change and Conflict in Hadhramawt and Al Mahra
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