Title: Examining relationships between customary and state institutions in Ghana's decentralized system

Authors: Belden, Cory

Place: Washington, DC

Publisher: International food policy research institute (IFPRI)

Year: 2010

Journal: IFPRI discussion paper

Volume: 1030

PAGE: --

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: decentralization in government, customary law, leadership, legislation, ghana

Abstract: The Ghanaian chieftaincy has been resilient to “modernization”--maintaining land rights, allegiance from citizens, and influence in rural communities. This study looks for factors that might explain the state’s deficiency in policy regarding chiefs, also with regard to the development outcome.

URL: http://www.ifpri.org/sites/default/files/publications/ifpridp01030.pdf

Document type: Portal