Title: Decentralization, women's rights and development

Authors: Beall, Jo

Place: [Ottawa

Publisher: International development research centre (IDRC)]

Year: 2007

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Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance , Gender, Citizenship and Governance

Keywords: women's rights, decentralization in government, local government, civil and political rights, women in development, human rights, development strategies

Abstract: Rights-based approaches and decentralization are examined to interrogate the contemporary appeal and to discern if and how they benefit women. The conclusion reached is that advancing women's rights cannot be left to the local level.

URL: http://www.idrc.ca/uploads/user-S/11878092661Jo_Beall_Decentralization_Women's_Rights_Development.doc

Document type: Portal