Local Governance in Africa

Local Governance in Africa
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Publisher : Lynne Rienner Publishers
Total Pages : 324
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ISBN-10 : 1588261735
ISBN-13 : 9781588261731
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Book Synopsis Local Governance in Africa by : Dele Olowu

Download or read book Local Governance in Africa written by Dele Olowu and published by Lynne Rienner Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of why some decentralization reforms have led to viable systems of local governance in Africa, while others have failed. It outlines the key issues involved, provides historical context, and identifies the factors that have encouraged or discouraged success.


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