Title: Carter center observations on political parties in local bodies

Place: [Atlanta, GA]

Publisher: The Carter center

Year: 2011

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Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: economic aspects, education, political power, political parties, local government, nepal

Abstract: This background document shows how political parties participate in and influence local bodies. It is based on experiences in Nepal. Often, political parties are prominent actors in local bodies, including in bodies in which they have no formal role e.g. user groups and school management committees.

URL: http://www.cartercenter.org/resources/pdfs/news/peace_publications/democracy/nepal-Parties-in-Local-Bodies-112311-eng.pdf

Document type: Report