Title: Making decentralization work : democracy, development, and security

Authors: Connerley, Ed and Eaton, Kent and Smoke, Paul J.

Place: Boulder, CO [etc.]

Publisher: Rienner

Year: 2010

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Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: decentralization in government, local government, democracy, elections, political conditions, public administration, development strategies, internal security, africa, asia, latin america, europe

Abstract: This introductory chapter to a collection of essays provides an excellent overview of how decentralization may both enhance and undermine democracy, development, and security. Decentralization appeals flexibly to actors who are motivated by very different goals.

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Document type: Portal