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Voice in local development : participation, empowerment, and accountability in Kenya /

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Many governments in semi-democratic regimes have adopted participatory democratic institutions to promote development and accountability. But limited resources, weak civil society, and a history of authoritarian politics make building subnational democratic institutions daunting. The book addresses...

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Main Authors: Touchton, Michael, 1979- (Author), Wampler, Brian (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2025]
Series:Oxford studies in African politics and international relations.
Subjects:
Political participation > Kenya.
Political participation > Economic aspects > Kenya.
Local government > Kenya.
Economic development > Kenya.
Power (Social sciences) > Kenya.
Government accountability > Kenya.
Local finance > Kenya.
Participation politique > Kenya.
Pouvoir (Sciences sociales) > Kenya.
Obligation de rendre compte (Administration publique) > Kenya.
Finances locales > Kenya.
Participation politique > Aspect économique > Kenya.
Administration locale > Kenya.
Développement économique > Kenya.
POLITICAL SCIENCE.
Intergovernmental Organizations.
Politics & government.
Politics and Government.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:Many governments in semi-democratic regimes have adopted participatory democratic institutions to promote development and accountability. But limited resources, weak civil society, and a history of authoritarian politics make building subnational democratic institutions daunting. The book addresses several important questions surrounding participatory democrative institutions.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations.
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780198930624
0198930623
0198930615
9780198930600
0198930607
9780198930617