Title: Local governance for poverty reduction in Africa : AGF-V concept paper

Authors: Saasa, Oliver S. and Teixeira, Alfredo and Othman

Place: [New York, NY etc.]

Publisher: United nations development programme (UNDP). African governance forum (AGF)]

Year: 2002

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Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: poverty alleviation, finance, decentralization in government, public services, popular participation, political aspects, leadership, governance, local government, africa

Abstract: This concept paper highlights issues in local governance, including: (1) political leadership and participation; (2) access and equity in social service delivery; (3) fiscal decentralization and financial management; and (4) a framework for action linking local governance and poverty reduction.

URL: http://www.unep.org/training/programmes/Instructor%20Version/Part_2/Activities/Interest_Groups/Decision-Making/Supplemental/Local_Governance_for_Poverty_Reduction_in_Africa.pdf

Document type: Portal