Title: Unpacking developmental local government using soft systems methodology and MCDA tools

Authors: Scott, L.

Place: [S.l.]

Publisher: Operations research society of South Africa (ORSSA)

Year: cop. 2005

Journal: ORiON

Volume: Vol. 21, No. 2

PAGE: 173--195

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: local government, poverty alleviation, development strategies, decision-making, popular participation

Abstract: Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) is used to clarify the activities that development local government implies for local authorities, focusing specifically on their ability to effectively impact upon poverty. It also uses a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis approach in a small community in South Africa.

URL: http://www.orssa.org.za/wiki/uploads/ORiON/ORiON_21_173-195.pdf

Document type: Portal