

S3 Ep31: Decentralised governance in developing countries
Sep 13, 2023
Explore the successes and failures of decentralization in developing countries, including the lack of responsiveness and accountability in centralized systems. Discover the prerequisites for utilizing big data for state capacity, including proxy means tests and nationwide identification systems. Learn about the clash between rules and discretion in decentralization, and the role of political power dynamics in this process.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Decentralization and Its Shortcomings in Developing Countries
03:05 • 16min
Understanding the Conditions for Successful Decentralization
19:18 • 3min
Prerequisites for Utilizing Big Data in Developing Countries
22:37 • 2min
Decentralization and the Clash Between Rules and Discretion
24:29 • 4min