Title:
Local democracy, democratic decentralisation and rural development : theories, challenges and options for policy
Authors:
Johnson, Craig
Year:
2001
Journal:
Development policy review
Volume:
19(2001)4
PAGE:
521--532
Subject:
Rural Decentralization and Local Governance
Keywords:
decentralization in government, democracy, rural poverty, development assistance, accountability, rural development, local government, poverty alleviation
Abstract:
The effectiveness of decentralization for rural poverty reduction depends on: (1) an appropriate balance between autonomy and accountability; (2) constructive support from external actors; and (3) a commitment to democratic deepening.
URL:
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~cjohns06/publications/decentralisation.pdf
Document type:
Portal