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Local Governance in Africa: The Challenges of Democratic Decentralization
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Product Description: An exploration of why some decentralization reforms have led to viable systems of local governance in Africa, while others have failed. It outlines the key issues involved, provides historical context, and identifies the factors that have encouraged or discouraged success. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)
By Joseph R. A. Ayee (contributor), Gerrit M. Desloovere (contributor), Simon Fass (contributor), Dele Olowu, Dan Ottemoeller (contributor) and James S. Wunsch
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9781588261731 | Lynne Rienner Pub, November 1, 2003, cover price $58.00 | About this edition: An exploration of why some decentralization reforms have led to viable systems of local governance in Africa, while others have failed.

Better Governance and Public Policy: Capacity Building for Democratic Renewal in Africa
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Product Description: * Written by prominent scholars and practitioners of African development policy* Describes recent governance changes in Africa* Analyzes consequences of these changes for institutional reform* Highlights challenges of capacity building for economic liberalization and democratizationThis is an ideal volume for both students and scholars of African development, as well as anyone interested in the current issues of African governance...read more
By Dele Olowu (editor) and Soumana Sako (editor)
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9781565491618 | Kumarian Pr Inc, January 1, 2003, cover price $65.00 | About this edition: * Written by prominent scholars and practitioners of African development policy* Describes recent governance changes in Africa* Analyzes consequences of these changes for institutional reform* Highlights challenges of capacity building for economic liberalization and democratizationThis is an ideal volume for both students and scholars of African development, as well as anyone interested in the current issues of African governance.

Paperback:

9781565491601 | Kumarian Pr Inc, January 1, 2003, cover price $26.95 | About this edition: * Written by prominent scholars and practitioners of African development policy* Describes recent governance changes in Africa* Analyzes consequences of these changes for institutional reform* Highlights challenges of capacity building for economic liberalization and democratizationThis is an ideal volume for both students and scholars of African development, as well as anyone interested in the current issues of African governance.

African Perspectives on Governance
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By Goran Hyden (editor), Hastings W. O. Okoth Ogendo (editor), H. W. O. Okoth-Ogendo (editor) and Dele Olowu (editor)
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9780865437180 | Africa World Pr, August 1, 1999, cover price $79.95

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9780865437197 | Africa World Pr, September 1, 1999, cover price $21.95

Governance and Democratisation in West Africa
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Product Description: The process of democratisation is under way, it is argued. The vast network of inter-linking social processes - civil society, the media, academia, and public concern with accountability and transparency, which form the bedrock of true democracy - are strengthening...read more
By Codesria (corporate author), Dele Olowu (editor), Kayode Soremekun (editor), Adebayo Williams (editor) and Bayo Williams (editor)
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9782869780835 | Conseil Pour Le Developement De LA, August 1, 1999, cover price $42.95 | About this edition: The process of democratisation is under way, it is argued.

The Failure of the Centralized State: Institutions and Self-Governance in Africa
Product Description: After nearly three decades of post-colonial independence in Africa, the shortcomings of the centralist strategy of nation building and economic development have become evident. Development has stagnated, rural welfare has declined, ethnic conflicts have intensified, civil wars abound and many civilian regimes have fallen to military despotisms or rule as narrow oligarchies...read more
By Dele Olowu (editor) and James S. Wunsch (editor)
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9781558154667 | Ics Pr, June 1, 1995, cover price $19.95 | About this edition: After nearly three decades of post-colonial independence in Africa, the shortcomings of the centralist strategy of nation building and economic development have become evident.
9780813373782 | Westview Pr, May 1, 1990, cover price $49.50 | About this edition: After nearly three decades of post-colonial independence in Africa, the shortcomings of the centralist strategy of nation building and economic development have become evident.

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