Participatory Local Democracy

Abstract: This paper examines local government performance from the perspective of ordinary people, with special attention to questions of responsiveness, representation and accountability. The results both confirm and challenge conventional wisdom.

Author(s): Bratton, Michael

Source(s): , Afrobarometer working papers; 119 ii, 28 p., ill., tabs Afrobarometer working papers 119

Published: 2010 The Institute for democracy in South Africa (IDASA) [etc.], Cape Town [etc.] (English

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