Tag: Nigeria

• Democratization and local governance in Nigeria since 1999

  Abstract: The history of decentralization in Nigeria is reviewed. It is argued that civil society organizations in Africa are too small to be able to take over the role of local governments in all respects. Instead, it is better to reform local governments. Author(s): Gboyega, Alex Source(s): , 16 p., ill., tabs Published: 2003 Indiana…

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  January 1, 2003

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  civil society, decentralization in government, development projects, Local Government, Nigeria, nongovernmental organizations, popular participation

• Decentralization policies and practices under structural adjustment and democratization in Africa

  Abstract: The relationship between structural adjustment and democratization, and the institutionalization of local government in African countries is analysed. Suggestions are offered for improving the design and implementation of decentralization policies. Author(s): Olowu, Dele Source(s): , Democracy, governance and human rights programme paper; 4 31 p., 30 cm Democracy, governance and human rights programme paper…

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  January 1, 2001

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  decentralization in government, democracy, development policy, ethiopia, ghana, ivory coast, Local Government, Nigeria, political conditions, structural adjustment, Uganda