Title: Local governance and public goods in Malawi

Authors: Cammack, Diana and Kanyongolo, Edge

Place: London

Publisher: Overseas development institute (ODI). Africa power and politics programme (APPP)

Year: 2010

Journal: APPP working paper

Volume: 11

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Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: local government, public services, political participation, social development, malawi

Abstract: The under-provision of basic public goods is a key factor in the persistence of widespread poverty, while public goods’ provision is strongly related to patterns of local governance. This paper explores which local governance institutions are associated with better or worse provision?

URL: http://www.research4development.info/PDF/Outputs/APPP/appp-working-paper-11-july-2010.pdf

Document type: Portal