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Democracy and Decentralisation in South Asia and West Africa - Participation, Accountability and Performance

English · Paperback / Softback

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Important contribution to debates about 'good governance', examining the benefits of decentralisation in developing countries.


List of contents










1. Introduction; 2. India (Karnataka); 3. Bangladesh; 4. Cote d'Ivoire; 5. Ghana; 6. Conclusions.

Summary

This book examines whether setting up democratic local councils in four developing countries (Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Bangladesh and India) enhances the popularity, responsiveness and effectiveness of administration. The authors make an important contribution to current debates about 'good governance', asking whether the poor and disadvantaged benefit from decentralisation.

Product details

Authors Richard C Crook, Richard C. Crook, Richard C. (University of Glasgow) Crook, James Manor, James (University of Sussex) Manor
Publisher Cambridge University Press
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 31.12.2019
 
EAN 9780521636476
ISBN 978-0-521-63647-6
No. of pages 352
Dimensions 152 mm x 229 mm x 19 mm
Weight 510 g
Subject Social sciences, law, business > Business > Miscellaneous

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