Title: The myths and realities of local governance in Sanankoroba, Mali

Authors: Djiré, Moussa

Place: London

Publisher: International institute for environment and development (IIED)

Year: 2004

Journal: Issue paper / Drylands programme, International institute for environment and development (IIED)

Volume: 130

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Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: decentralization in government, local government, rural development, rural settlements, land rights, governance, legitimacy of governments, mali

Abstract: The impact of decentralization on local governance in Mali is examined, using the case of land allocation in the rural municipality of Sanankoroba. Problems include lack of finance, poor accountability, elite capture, corruption, and vote catching.

URL: http://www.iied.org/pubs/pdfs/9506IIED.pdf

Document type: Portal