Title: The imperative of participation in South African local government

Authors: Govender, Jayanathan and Reddy, P.S.

Place: [Pretoria]

Publisher: Unisa

Year: 2011

Journal: Africanus

Volume: vol. 41, no. 2

PAGE: 60--77

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: economic development, democracy, public services, popular participation, local government, south africa

Abstract: Local government has become the implementing agency for development in South Africa. Citizens are encouraged to participate actively as voters, as citizens, as consumers and end-users of municipal services, and as organized partners involved in the mobilization of resources for development.

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