Title: Can participation be induced? : some evidence from developing countries

Authors: Mansuri, Ghazala and Rao, Vijayendra

Place: [Washington, DC]

Publisher: World bank

Year: 2012

Journal: Policy research working paper

Volume: WPS 6139

PAGE: --

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: development projects, institution building, basic services, world bank, popular participation, development strategies

Abstract: The effectiveness of the World Bank´s multi-billion dollar investment in participatory development projects is examined. While these projects improved access to basic services, they were less effective in improving income or in building sustainable participatory institutions at the local level.

URL: http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2012/07/19/000158349_20120719114131/Rendered/PDF/WPS6139.pdf

Document type: E-article