Decentralized local governance in fragile states: learning from Iraq
By: Brinkerhoff, Derick W.
Contributor(s): Johnson, Ronal W.
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ArticlePublisher: 2009Description: p.585-607.Subject(s): Decentralization | Local government
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International Review of Administrative SciencesSummary: This article examines the role that local governance plays in creating an effective state and in building constructive state-society relations. Reconstruction efforts in fragile, post-conflict states have focused largely on central government, yet decentralized local authorities offer a number of positive features. Looking at the governance reconstruction experience in Iraq, the analysis explores the extent to which these positive features have characterized Iraqi sub-national government. The article draws lessons for governance reconstruction more generally, addressing decentralization choices, capacity-building, and political factors. - Reproduced.
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This article examines the role that local governance plays in creating an effective state and in building constructive state-society relations. Reconstruction efforts in fragile, post-conflict states have focused largely on central government, yet decentralized local authorities offer a number of positive features. Looking at the governance reconstruction experience in Iraq, the analysis explores the extent to which these positive features have characterized Iraqi sub-national government. The article draws lessons for governance reconstruction more generally, addressing decentralization choices, capacity-building, and political factors. - Reproduced.
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