Title: Government through time : participation and poverty reduction in Tanzania

Authors: Green, Maia

Place: [Manchester]

Publisher: Chronic poverty research centre (CPRC)

Year: 2009

Journal: CPRC working paper

Volume: 145

PAGE: --

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: local government, governance, poverty alleviation, development planning, popular participation, self-help, tanzania

Abstract: This report suggests that villagers in Tanzania, who take part in participatory institutions, are performing citizenship but deflecting responsibility. Years of exposure to development planning in Tanzania have created a high level of scepticism about the likelihood of plans being implemented.

URL: http://www.chronicpoverty.org/uploads/publication_files/WP145%20Green.pdf

Document type: Portal