Title: Democratic decentralisation and poverty reduction : exploring the linkages

Authors: Vedeld, Trond

Year: 2003

Journal: Forum for development studies

Volume: (2003)2

PAGE: 159--203

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: democracy, decentralization in government, poverty alleviation, local government, popular participation, asia, latin america, africa south of sahara

Abstract: This article explores the nature of linkages between democracy, decentralization and poverty reduction. Through a literature review it examines the problems and constraints on the impact of democratic decentralization on poverty reduction. Country cases synthesize possible preconditions for success.

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