Title: How important is the capacity of local governments for improvements in welfare? : evidence from decentralised Uganda

Authors: Steiner, Susan

Place: Manchester

Publisher: University of Manchester. Brooks world poverty institute (BWPI)

Year: 2008

Journal: BWPI working paper

Volume: 43

PAGE: --

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: local government, institutional infrastructure, education, economic development, income, uganda

Abstract: It is hypothesized that the capacity of local governments to implement decentralization is decisive for its success in terms of welfare improvements and poverty alleviation. School enrolment and household consumption were found to be higher for Ugandan districts with higher capacity.

URL: http://www.bwpi.manchester.ac.uk/resources/Working-Papers/bwpi-wp-4308.pdf

Document type: Portal