Title: Decentralisation and assistance to sub-national governments in fragile environments

Authors: Mcloughlin, Claire and Brinkerhoff, Derick

Place: [Birmingham

Publisher: University of Birmingham]. Governance and social development resource centre (GSDRC)

Year: 2008

Journal: Helpdesk research report

Volume: [HD560]

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Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: decentralization in government, conflict, local government, basic services, social justice

Abstract: There is disagreement about whether decentralization should be pursued in fragile or post-conflict environments. Many argue that strengthening sub-national governance is vital for delivering basic services, whereas others are skeptical as to whether decentralisation can produce pro-poor outcomes.

URL: http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/HD560.pdf

Document type: Report