Participation and local government (English)

Citizen participation in the decisionmaking and development activities of local government can produce more efficient and effective delivery of services by the public sector. In order to foster participation, some responsibility must be devolved from central to local government. However, the assignment of responsibilities to local governments cannot, by itself, ensure participation. Accountable local governments are key actors in any attempt to create...

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Silverman, Jerry M.;

Gow, David;

Frankenhoff, John;
Document Date
1996/08/31
Document Type
Newsletter
Report Number
18203
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
1
Country
Venezuela, Republica Bolivariana de, Brazil, Ghana, Chile, China,
Region
Western and Central Africa, East Asia and Pacific, Latin America and Caribbean,
Disclosure Date
2010/07/01
Doc Name
Participation and local government
Keywords
socially sustainable development

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Silverman, Jerry M.; Gow, David; Frankenhoff, John.

Participation and local government (English). Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/861601468769142324

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