Title: Decentralization : local power : women's rights

Authors: Robitaille, Nadine and Rojas, Ana Gabriela

Place: Ottawa

Publisher: IDRC

Year: 2009

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Subject: Gender, Citizenship and Governance

Keywords: women, local government, women's rights

Abstract: Decentralization is often presented as a magic bullet for development and democracy, but has it truly given women a stronger voice, more control over resources, or greater access to services? This video shows how decentralization has brought progress and where it has fallen short of its potential.

URL: http://video.idrc.ca/new_mexico.asx

Document type: Portal