Title: Responsive institutions : local governance

Place: New York, NY

Publisher: United nations development programme (UNDP)

Year: 2011

Journal: Fast facts

PAGE: --

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: decentralization in government, accountability, development strategies, democracy, popular participation, poverty alleviation, governance, local government

Abstract: According to this Fast Facts Brochure of UNDP, for poor people to make their voices heard, local institutions of governance are the most important avenue. This is where the poor, women and minorities can participate in governance and influence decisions affecting their lives.

URL: http://www.beta.undp.org/content/dam/undp/library/corporate/fast-facts/english/FF-local-governance.pdf

Document type: Portal