Title: The comparative study of local governance : towards a global approach

Authors: Stoker, Gerry

Place: [Madrid

Publisher: Universidad complutense Madrid (UCM)]

Year: 2010

Journal: Polيtica y sociedad

Volume: Vol. 47, Nْm. 3

PAGE: 207--218

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: local government, economic development, political aspects, public services, social justice, community participation

Abstract: To allow global comparisons, this article focuses attention on 4 societal roles of local government systems, i.e. support political identity, underwrite economic development, facilitate social welfare provision or act as a lifestyle co-ordinator through the practice of community governance.

URL: http://revistas.ucm.es/index.php/POSO/article/viewFile/POSO1010330207A/21550

Document type: Portal