Title: Putting citizens at the centre : linking states and societies for responsive governance : a policy-maker's guide to the research of the Development research centre on citizenship, participation and accountability

Authors: Benequista, Nicholas and Gaventa, John and Barrett, Gregory

Place: [Brighton]

Publisher: University of Sussex. Institute of development studies (IDS). Development research centre (DRC) on citizenship, participation and accountability

Year: 2010

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Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: governance, popular participation, decentralization in government, democracy, accountability, political participation, civil society

Abstract: This note provides a guide to key findings on how citizen participation and engagement can contribute to development, strengthen democratic and responsive states, and help to realise human rights.

URL: http://www.research4development.info/PDF/Outputs/CentreOnCitizenship/Citizenship-DRC-Policy-Findings-Paper-2010.pdf

Document type: Portal