Empowering the poor : local governance for poverty reduction

Abstract: The basic conceptual dimensions of poverty and local governance are analysed and the key characteristics of the UNCDF framework for local development are outlined. Generally, a greater involvement of local populations in decision-making will help reduce poverty.

Author(s): Bonfiglioli, Angelo

Source(s): , viii, 153 p., ill., tabs

Published: 2003 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF), New York, NY (English

ISBN/ISSN: 92-1-126158-9/

Link: http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/un/unpan010168.pdf

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