Tag: nation building
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Understanding state-building and local government in Afghanistan
Abstract: This paper looks at how a neglect of certain types of interventions contributed to the failure of both local government reform and the wider state-building agenda in Afghanistan. Author(s): Lister, Sarah Source(s): , Crisis states working papers. Series no. 2; 14 21 p Crisis states working papers. Series no. 2 14 Published: 2007 [London…
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Recognition and democratisation : ‘new roles’ for traditional leaders in sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract: The present working paper reviews recent literature on the role of traditional leaders in sub-Saharan Africa and discusses the potential consequences of the current waves of democratization and recognition of traditional leaders in decentralized governance. Author(s): Kyed, Helene Maria; Buur, Lars Source(s): , DIIS working paper; 2006/11 [34] p., 30 cm DIIS working paper…