Title: Vertical and horizontal decentralization and ethnic diversity in sub-Saharan Africa

Authors: Ranis, Gustav

Place: New Haven, CT

Publisher: Yale university. Economic growth center

Year: 2012

Journal: Center discussion paper

Volume: 1017

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Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: community participation, governance, local government, decentralization in government, africa south of sahara

Abstract: Two types of decentralization are examined in the context of the sub-Saharan reality. In vertical decentralization, the central government is the principal, the local government is the agent. In horizontal decentralization, the community is the principal, the local government is the agent.

URL: http://www.econ.yale.edu/growth_pdf/cdp1017.pdf

Document type: Portal