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100			_aBrinkerhoff, Derick W.
245			_aDecentralized local governance in fragile states: learning from Iraq
260			_c2009
300			_ap.585-607.
362			_aDec
520			_aThis 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.
650			_aDecentralization
650			_aLocal government
700			_aJohnson, Ronal W.
773			_aInternational Review of Administrative Sciences
908			_aN
909			_a85869
999			_c85869 _d85869