Title: Local governance

Authors: Manor, James

Place: [Birmingham

Publisher: University of Birmingham. Governance and social development resource centre (GSDRC)

Year: ca. 2004]

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Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: local government, governance, democracy, poverty alleviation, decentralization in government

Abstract: This paper discusses the impact of democratic decentralization on poverty reduction. It argues that the unwillingness of many governments to devolve adequate powers and resources to local bodies has limited their potential to deliver development outcomes.

URL: http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/PO40.pdf

Document type: Portal