Title:
Can decentralisation improve rural water supply services?
Authors:
De, Indranil
Year:
2009
Journal:
Economic and political weekly
Volume:
44(2009)1
PAGE:
68--71
Subject:
Rural Decentralization and Local Governance
Keywords:
decentralization in government, public services, water supply, popular participation, india
Abstract:
A case study from West Bengal provides evidence that decentralization in delivery of water supply leads to better services. The participation of the local government in distribution of water supply and household contribution to operation and maintenance appear to have a positive impact on quality.
URL:
http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/Can%20Decentralisation%20Improve.pdf
Document type:
E-article