01178pab a2200193 454500 180718b2009 xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d Brinkerhoff, Derick W. Decentralized local governance in fragile states: learning from Iraq 2009 p.585-607. Dec 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. Decentralization Local government Johnson, Ronal W. International Review of Administrative Sciences N 85869 85869 85869 0 0 0 0 IIPA IIPA 2018-07-19 Volume no: 75, Issue no: 4 AR86329 2018-07-19 2018-07-19 AR