Title: Participatory governance for efficiency and equity : an overview of issues and evidence : a background paper

Authors: Osmani, S.R.

Place: New York, NY

Publisher: United nations (UN). Department of economic and social affairs (DESA)

Year: 2007

Journal: World public sector report

Volume: 2007

PAGE: --

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: decentralization in government, community participation, social justice, capacity building, political power, institution building

Abstract: The efficiency and equity effects of participatory decentralization are examined. Three gaps that need to be bridged for effective participation are identified: the capacity gap, the incentive gap, and the power gap. This requires both social action and institution building.

URL: http://eprints.ulster.ac.uk/11274/1/Participatory_Governance_for_Efficiency_and_Equity.pdf

Document type: Portal