Title: Bridging the gap : citizenship, participation and accountability

Authors: Cornwall, Andrea and Gaventa, John

Place: London

Publisher: International institute for environment and development (IIED)

Year: 2001

Journal: PLA notes

Volume: 2001/40

PAGE: 32--35

Subject: Gender, Citizenship and Governance

Keywords: popular participation, political participation, institution building

Abstract: Democratic mechanisms are increasingly being drawn upon to enable citizens to play a more active part in decisions which affect their lives. This poses challenges to how citizens, especially the poor, express voice and how institutional responsiveness and accountability can be ensured.

URL: http://www.iied.org/pubs/pdfs/G01927.pdf

Document type: Portal