Decentralization, local government elections and voter turnout in Pakistan

Abstract: This paper analyses the impact of electoral mechanisms, the credibility of elections, and voters’ socio-economic characteristics on voter turnout, using survey data from the 2005 local government elections in Pakistan.

Author(s): Akramov, Kamiljon T.

Source(s): , IFPRI discussion paper; 754 vi, 32 p., ill., graphs, tabs IFPRI discussion paper 754

Published: 2008 International food policy research institute (IFPRI), Washington, DC (English

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Link: http://www.ifpri.org/sites/default/files/publications/ifpridp00754.pdf

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