Title: Democratic governance and participatory budgeting : a theoretical discourse of the Nigerian experience

Authors: Akindele, Sunday Tunde and Afolabi, Yakibi Ayodele and Ayeni, Oluwadare Ojo

Place: [Toronto

Publisher: Better advances press (BAP)]

Year: 2012

Journal: Review of economics & finance

Volume: [4]

PAGE: 85--98

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: finance, development planning, poverty alleviation, popular participation, budgeting, local government, nigeria

Abstract: The democratic governance and participatory budgeting of public sector finances in Nigeria, both nationally and locally, are discussed. Recommendations include: empowerment of the poor to enable more effective participation; and targeting resources to programmes directed to the poorest localities.

URL: http://www.bapress.ca/ref/ref-2012-4/Democratic%20Governance%20and%20Participatory%20Budgeting.pdf

Document type: Portal