Title: Developing a research agenda on decentralisation and women's rights in Latin America and the Caribbean : background paper for the IDRC 2005 Gender unit research competition

Authors: Cos-Montiel, Francisco

Place: [Ottawa]

Publisher: IDRC

Year: 2006

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Subject: Gender, Citizenship and Governance

Keywords: women's rights, decentralization in government, local government, gender research, latin america, caribbean region

Abstract: The state of research on the gender dimensions of decentralization, knowledge and debate related to gender and decentralization is explored. Current research and initiatives relevant to the theme are studied and a conceptual framework for research and promising areas for research are identified.

URL: http://www.idrc.ca/uploads/user-S/11637741991FCM_DecentralizationBackgroundPaper.doc

Document type: Portal