Brinkerhoff, Derick W. <br/><br/>
Decentralized local governance in fragile states: learning from Iraq 

 -  2009 
 - p.585-607. 
 - Dec 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Decentralization<br/>Local government