Title: Are ward committees working? : insights from six case studies

Authors: Smith, Terence and De Visser, Jaap

Place: Bellville

Publisher: University of the Western Cape. Community law centre

Year: cop. 2009

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Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: decentralization in government, local government, popular participation, governance, civil society, guidelines, south africa

Abstract: The functioning and value of ward committees in South Africa are examined. The key reasons behind the malfunctioning of the majority of ward committees are described. Lessons are drawn and best practices are identified.

URL: http://dullahomarinstitute.org.za/multilevel-govt/publications/ward-committ-pdf.pdf

Document type: E-Book/ E-Book Chapter