Title: Political capture of decentralization : vote-buying through grants-financed local jurisdictions

Authors: Khemani, Stuti

Place: [Washington, DC]

Publisher: World bank

Year: 2010

Journal: Policy research working paper

Volume: 5350

PAGE: --

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: local government, decentralization in government, elite, development assistance, accountability, civil society

Abstract: Donors should strengthen strategies that focus on institutional and governance interventions to undercut patronage incentives and enable voters to mobilize to demand broad public services.

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1596/1813-9450-5350

Document type: Portal