Participatory Local Democracy

Abstract: This article explores the nature of linkages between democracy, decentralization and poverty reduction. Through a literature review it examines the problems and constraints on the impact of democratic decentralization on poverty reduction. Country cases synthesize possible preconditions for success.

Author(s): Vedeld, Trond

Source(s): Forum for development studies; (2003)2, p. 159-203, ill., tabs Forum for development studies (2003)2

Published: 2003 World bank, (English

ISBN/ISSN: /0803-9410

Link: http://www.isn.ethz.ch/isn/Digital-Library/Publications/Detail/?ots591=eb06339b-2726-928e-0216-1b3f15392dd8&lng=en&id=27433