Title:
Decentralisation and poverty reduction : a review of the linkages in Tanzania and the international literature
Authors:
Braathen, Einar
Place:
Oslo
Publisher:
Norwegian agency for development cooperation (Norad)
Year:
2008
Journal:
Norad report : discussion
Volume:
22b
PAGE:
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Subject:
Rural Decentralization and Local Governance
Keywords:
local government, administrative reform, decentralization in government, poverty alleviation, research, budgeting, popular participation, accountability, tanzania
Abstract:
The Local Government Reform Programme in Tanzania is analysed. It is shown that the service-delivery role of local government was strengthened. Enhanced grass-roots democracy and participation of the poor have led to improved local finances for poverty-reducing measures.
URL:
https://www.hioa.no/extension/hioa/design/hioa/images/nibr/files/filer/Decentralization%20and%20Poverty%20Reduction.pdf
Document type:
E-Book/ E-Book Chapter