| Decentralization and the Social Economics of Development: Lessons from Kenya Contributor(s): Barrett, Christopher B. (Author), Mude, Andrew G. (Author), Omiti, John M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1845932692 ISBN-13: 9781845932695 Publisher: Cabi OUR PRICE: $206.82 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2007 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Development - Economic Development - Political Science | Political Economy |
| Dewey: 338.967 |
| LCCN: 2007002114 |
| Series: Cabi Publishing |
| Physical Information: 256 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - East Africa - Cultural Region - Central Africa |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: There has been broad agreement in recent years that decentralization is key in achieving democracy at local levels. Examining the successes, failures, possibilities and limitations of efforts across rural Kenya, this book analyzes 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. |