
S3 Ep31: Decentralised governance in developing countries
VoxDev Development Economics
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Decentralization and Its Shortcomings in Developing Countries
This chapter discusses the failures of centralization in developing countries, highlighting the lack of responsiveness, accountability, and local knowledge. It explores the movement towards decentralization driven by the need for democracy and the recognition of local citizens being exploited. The chapter also examines the problems of elite capture and clientelism in decentralized governance.
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