Title: The development role of traditional authorities in view of the decentralization in Malawi

Authors: Magomero, Christopher Julio

Place: [Pretoria etc.]

Publisher: University of South Africa (UNISA)

Year: 2005

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Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: local government, popular participation, community leadership, cultural and social anthropology, poverty alleviation, malawi

Abstract: The role of traditional authorities or chiefs in rural development within the decentralization system of Malawi is examined. It is argued that Chiefs are the main link between the poorest people and other stakeholders including officials in central and local governments.

URL: http://uir.unisa.ac.za/dspace/handle/10500/628?mode=full&submit_simple=Show+full+item+record

Document type: Portal