Green, Elliott D. | 2011
- Author(s): Green, Elliott D.
- Publisher: London school of economics and political science (LSE)]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: decentralization in government, political aspects, political opposition, internal security, ethiopia, sudan
The impact of decentralization on political stability is examined, using the contrasting cases of Ethiopia and Sudan. In Sudan, inequitable decentralization opened the door for political opposition in the North to topple the regime, whereas equitable decentralization in Ethiopia led to stability.
Green, Maia | 2009
- Author(s): Green, Maia
- Publisher: Chronic poverty research centre (CPRC)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: local government, governance, poverty alleviation, development planning, popular participation, self-help, tanzania
This report suggests that villagers in Tanzania, who take part in participatory institutions, are performing citizenship but deflecting responsibility. Years of exposure to development planning in Tanzania have created a high level of scepticism about the likelihood of plans being implemented.
Greijn, Heinz | 2010
- Author(s): Greijn, Heinz
- Publisher: European centre for development policy management (ECDPM) [etc.]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: decentralization in government, sex discrimination, gender equality, women's rights, women, gender, local government
This issue of Capacity.org looks at the capacities that local governments need to address gender inequalities effectively. It look specifically at the issue of decentralization, which increases the power of local governments and, by extension, their capacity to boost gender equality.
Grindle, Merilee S. | 2010
- Author(s): Grindle, Merilee S.
- Publisher: Harvard Kennedy school (HKS)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: local government, accountability, democracy, legitimacy of governments, political participation, social justice, governance, mexico
Participation in local government is enhanced when citizens can reply affirmatively to these questions: (1) can they vote effectively to punish officials and parties? (2) can they generate response to their collective needs? and (3) are they ensured of fair treatment from local public agencies?
Grindle, Merilee S. | 2002
- Author(s): Grindle, Merilee S.
- Publisher: University of Birmingham. Governance and social development resource centre (GSDRC)]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: governance, poverty alleviation, decentralization in government, accountability, public administration
This paper argues that the avenues open to countries attempting to improve bureaucratic performance are profoundly influenced by their governance contexts. This obvious point is often neglected by those using the rhetoric of ‘democratizing’ and decentralizing the bureaucracy.