Africa and Decentralization : Enter the Citizens

Decentralization has the potential to contribute to the democratization of society, promotion of efficient delivery of public services, and bridging the gap between the state and civic groups. It is the basis for local self-government, which eventually leads to good governance. In the context of Zimbabwe, civil society organizations play a critical role in representing citizens on social, political and economic issues. One clear example of improved governance due to citizen involvement is the case of the City of Harare Combined Residents Association (CHRA).

Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Matovu, George W. M.
Format:	Brief biblioteca
Language:	English
Published:	World Bank, Washington, DC 2002-07
Subjects:	DECENTRALIZATION, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CIVIL SOCIETY, EMPOWERMENT, GOVERNANCE, DECENTRALIZATION IN GOVERNMENT, URBANIZATION, DEMOCRATIZATION, PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, GRASSROOTS PARTICIPATION, NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, GRASSROOTS NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS ACCOUNTABILITY, CASE STUDY, CITIZEN, CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT, CITIZEN PARTICIPATION, CITIZENS, CIVIC PARTICIPATION, CIVIL SOCIETY EMPOWERMENT, CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS, CONSTITUENCIES, CORRUPTION, COUNCILS, DECISION-MAKERS, DECISION-MAKING, DEGREE OF AUTONOMY, DEMOCRACY, ELECTIONS, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, FORMAL INSTITUTIONS, GOOD GOVERNANCE, GROWTH RATE, HUMAN RIGHTS, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, LEGALITY, LEGITIMACY, LOCAL AUTHORITIES, LOCAL AUTHORITY, LOCAL COMMUNITIES, LOCAL CULTURE, LOCAL GOVERNANCE, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, LOCAL OFFICIALS, LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT, MATERIAL RESOURCES, PUBLIC AFFAIRS, PUBLIC LIFE, PUBLIC OFFICIALS, PUBLIC SERVICES, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, REPRESENTATIVES, RURAL AREAS, SOCIALISM, STATE INSTITUTIONS, TRANSPARENCY, URBAN POPULATION,
Online Access:	http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2002/07/2011696/africa-decentralization-enter-citizens http://hdl.handle.net/10986/9763
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