Title: Empowering the poor : local governance for poverty reduction

Authors: Bonfiglioli, Angelo

Place: New York, NY

Publisher: United nations capital development fund (UNCDF)

Year: 2003

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Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: local government, poverty alleviation, development assistance, development projects, empowerment, popular participation, decentralization in government

Abstract: The basic conceptual dimensions of poverty and local governance are analysed and the key characteristics of the UNCDF framework for local development are outlined. Generally, a greater involvement of local populations in decision-making will help reduce poverty.

URL: http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/un/unpan010168.pdf

Document type: Portal