Tag: states

• State and governance : the limits of decentralisation

  Abstract: The lessons of the experience of those countries where decentralization has had a positive impact suggest that devolution of power and the control of resources at the local level can only work to improve conditions when the State itself is committed to State and governance. Author(s): Chabal, Patrick Source(s): , SNV publications; H0702-01 16…

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  January 1, 2007

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  Africa, africa south of sahara, decentralization in government, Development, economic growth, Governance, political conditions, poverty alleviation, states

• Fostering community-driven development : what role for the state?

  Abstract: State development strategies for more effectively tapping community-level energies and resources are examined, using case studies from Asia and Latin America. One approach is to form alliances between higher levels of government and communities to put pressure on local authorities. Author(s): Das Gupta, Monica; Grandvoinnet, Helene; Romani, Mattia Source(s): , Policy research working paper;…

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  January 1, 2003

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  community participation, development policy, development strategies, India, irrigation, Local Government, rural development, self-help, south korea, states