Decentralization and the social economics of development: lessons from Kenya
Decentralization and the social economics of development: lessons from Kenya [electronic resource]
Edited by C. B. Barrett, A. G. Mude, J. M. Omiti.
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- WallingfordUK CABI 2007
- 230pp.;
- CABI Books .
- CABI Books .
There has been broad agreement in recent years that decentralization is key in achieving democracy at local level. Examining the successes, failures, possibilities and limitations of efforts across rural Kenya, this book analyses the socioeconomic and institutional prerequisites for successful decentralization, and the role of community groups and producer organizations in reducing poverty and promoting empowerment. Original empirical studies explore the fundamental elements of coherent, inclusive and ultimately effective decentralization, and how these can be applied to efforts across the African continent and beyond.
9781845932701
10.1079/9781845932695.0000 doi
rural development East Africa institutions Anglophone Africa subsaharan Africa Kenya socioeconomic aspects democracy rural areas socioeconomics Developing Countries Africa South of Sahara local government Africa ACP Countries Commonwealth of Nations decentralization
There has been broad agreement in recent years that decentralization is key in achieving democracy at local level. Examining the successes, failures, possibilities and limitations of efforts across rural Kenya, this book analyses the socioeconomic and institutional prerequisites for successful decentralization, and the role of community groups and producer organizations in reducing poverty and promoting empowerment. Original empirical studies explore the fundamental elements of coherent, inclusive and ultimately effective decentralization, and how these can be applied to efforts across the African continent and beyond.
9781845932701
10.1079/9781845932695.0000 doi
rural development East Africa institutions Anglophone Africa subsaharan Africa Kenya socioeconomic aspects democracy rural areas socioeconomics Developing Countries Africa South of Sahara local government Africa ACP Countries Commonwealth of Nations decentralization