Decentralization And Popular Democracy
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Decentralization And Popular Democracy
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Author : Jean-Paul Faguet
language : en
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Release Date : 2012-06-04
Decentralization And Popular Democracy written by Jean-Paul Faguet and has been published by University of Michigan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-04 with History categories.
Faguet identifies the factors that determine the outcomes of national decentralization on the local level
Decentralised Governance
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Author : Jean-Paul Faguet
language : en
Publisher: LSE Press
Release Date : 2023-09-13
Decentralised Governance written by Jean-Paul Faguet and has been published by LSE Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-13 with Political Science categories.
For developing countries, decentralising power from central government to local authorities holds the promise of deepening democracy, empowering citizens, improving public services and boosting economic growth. But the evidence on when and how decentralisation can bring these benefits has been mixed. Under the wrong conditions, decentralised power can be captured by unrepresentative elites or undermined by corruption and the clientelistic distribution of public resources. The picture is complex, and we still do not understand enough about what factors can contribute to creating better local government, and to what effect. Decentralised Governance brings together a new generation of political economy studies that explore these questions analytically, blending theoretical insights with empirical innovation. Individual chapters provide fresh evidence from around the world, including broad cross-country data as well as detailed studies of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, China, Indonesia, Ghana, Kenya and Colombia. They investigate the pros and cons of decentralisation in both democratic and autocratic regimes, and the effects of critical factors such as advances in technology, citizen-based data systems, political entrepreneurship in ethnically diverse societies, and reforms aimed at improving transparency and monitoring. This wide-ranging volume examines the conditions under which devolving power can intensify democratic competition, boost transparency, and improve local governance, providing examples of good and bad practice in both. It is essential reading for researchers investigating decentralised governance, development and democratisation, and for policymakers and practitioners drawing lessons for future reforms.
Is Decentralization Good For Development
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Author : Jean-Paul Faguet
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2015
Is Decentralization Good For Development written by Jean-Paul Faguet and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Business & Economics categories.
"This book is a product of the Initiative for Policy Dialogue's Decentralization Task Force, and was first conceived at a conference held at Columbia University in New York in 2009"--Page vii.
Decentralised Governance
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Author : Jean-Paul Faguet
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-09-13
Decentralised Governance written by Jean-Paul Faguet and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-13 with categories.
Decentralised Governance brings together a new generation of political economy studies that explore these issues analytically, blending theoretical insights with empirical innovation.
Democratic Decentralization Of Natural Resources
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Author : Jesse Craig Ribot
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Democratic Decentralization Of Natural Resources written by Jesse Craig Ribot and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Environmental management categories.
This brief presents preliminary findings and recommendations from research on natural resources in decentralization efforts around the world. The findings derive from WRI's Accountability, Decentralization and Environment Comparative Research Project in Africa.
Popular Democracy
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Author : Gianpaolo Baiocchi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Popular Democracy written by Gianpaolo Baiocchi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Political Science categories.
Local participation is the new democratic imperative. In the United States, three-fourths of all cities have developed opportunities for citizen involvement in strategic planning. The World Bank has invested $85 billion over the last decade to support community participation worldwide. But even as these opportunities have become more popular, many contend that they have also become less connected to actual centers of power and the jurisdictions where issues relevant to communities are decided. With this book, Gianpaolo Baiocchi and Ernesto Ganuza consider the opportunities and challenges of democratic participation. Examining how one mechanism of participation has traveled the world--with its inception in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and spread to Europe and North America--they show how participatory instruments have become more focused on the formation of public opinion and are far less attentive to, or able to influence, actual reform. Though the current impact and benefit of participatory forms of government is far more ambiguous than its advocates would suggest, Popular Democracy concludes with suggestions of how participation could better achieve its political ideals.
The Political Economy Of Democratic Decentralization
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Author : James Manor
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 1999
The Political Economy Of Democratic Decentralization written by James Manor and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Business & Economics categories.
Nearly all countries worldwide are now experimenting with decentralization. Their motivation are diverse. Many countries are decentralizing because they believe this can help stimulate economic growth or reduce rural poverty, goals central government interventions have failed to achieve. Some countries see it as a way to strengthen civil society and deepen democracy. Some perceive it as a way to off-load expensive responsibilities onto lower level governments. Thus, decentralization is seen as a solution to many different kinds of problems. This report examines the origins and implications decentralization from a political economy perspective, with a focus on its promise and limitations. It explores why countries have often chosen not to decentralize, even when evidence suggests that doing so would be in the interests of the government. It seeks to explain why since the early 1980s many countries have undertaken some form of decentralization. This report also evaluates the evidence to understand where decentralization has considerable promise and where it does not. It identifies conditions needed for decentralization to succeed. It identifies the ways in which decentralization can promote rural development. And it names the goals which decentralization will probably not help achieve.
Democracy And Decentralisation In South Asia And West Africa
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Author : Richard C. Crook
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1998-12-03
Democracy And Decentralisation In South Asia And West Africa written by Richard C. Crook and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-12-03 with Business & Economics categories.
This book is an in-depth empirical study of four Asian and African attempts to create democratic, decentralised local governments in the late 1980s and 1990s. The case studies of Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Karnataka (India) and Bangladesh focus upon the enhancement of participation; accountability between people, politicians and bureaucrats; and, most importantly, on whether governmental performance actually improved in comparison with previous forms of administration. The book is systematically comparative, and based upon extensive popular surveys and local field work. It makes an important contribution to current debates in the development literature on whether 'good governance' and decentralisation can provide more responsive and effective services for the mass of the population - the poor and disadvantaged who live in the rural areas.
Decentralizing Governance
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Author : G. Shabbir Cheema
language : en
Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
Release Date : 2007-08-01
Decentralizing Governance written by G. Shabbir Cheema and has been published by Brookings Institution Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-08-01 with Political Science categories.
The trend toward greater decentralization of governance activities, now accepted as commonplace in the West, has become a worldwide movement. This international development—largely a product of globalization and democratization—is clearly one of the key factors reshaping economic, political, and social conditions throughout the world. Rather than the top-down, centralized decisionmaking that characterized communist economies and Third World dictatorships in the twentieth century, today's world demands flexibility, adaptability, and the autonomy to bring those qualities to bear. In this thought-provoking book, the first in a new series on Innovations in Governance, experts in government and public management trace the evolution and performance of decentralization concepts, from the transfer of authority within government to the sharing of power, authority, and responsibilities among broader governance institutions. This movement is not limited to national government—it also affects subnational governments, NGOs, private corporations, and even civil associations. The contributors assess the emerging concepts of decentralization (e.g., devolution, empowerment, capacity building, and democratic governance). They detail the factors driving the movement, including political changes such as the fall of the Iron Curtain and the ascendance of democracy; economic factors such as globalization and outsourcing; and technological advances (e.g. increased information technology and electronic commerce). Their analysis covers many different contexts and regions. For example, William Ascher of Claremont McKenna College chronicles how decentralization concepts are playing out in natural resources policy, while Kadmeil Wekwete (United Nations) outlines the specific challenges to decentralizing governance in sub-Saharan Africa. In each case, contributors explore the objectives of a decentralizing strategy as well as the benefits and difficulties that will likely result.
Waiting For Democracy
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Author : Jesse Craig Ribot
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
Waiting For Democracy written by Jesse Craig Ribot and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Conservation of natural resources categories.
References pp. 115-132.