Title:
Democratic governance and participatory budgeting: A theoretical discourse of the Nigerian experience
Authors:
Akindele, Sunday Tunde and Afolabi, Yakibi Ayodele and Ayeni, Oluwadare Ojo
Place:
[Toronto
Publisher:
Better advances press (BAP)]
Year:
2012
Journal:
Review of economics & finance
Volume:
[4]
PAGE:
85--98
Subject:
Rural Decentralization and Local Governance
Keywords:
finance, development planning, poverty alleviation, popular participation, budgeting, local government, nigeria
Abstract:
The democratic governance and participatory budgeting of public sector finances in Nigeria, both nationally and locally, are discussed. Recommendations include: empowerment of the poor to enable more effective participation; and targeting resources to programmes directed to the poorest localities.
URL:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322365761_Democratic_Governance_and_Participatory_Budgeting_A_Theoretical_Discourse_of_the_Nigerian_Experience_1
Document type:
E-article