Representation, Citizenship and the Public Domain in Democratic Decentralization

Jesse C Ribot analyzes how 'democratic' decentralization reforms in most developing countries, rather than empowering representative elected local government have often resulted in a transfer of power to a wide range of local institutions, including private bodies, customary authorities an...

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Published in:	Development (Society for International Development) 2007-03, Vol.50 (1), p.43-49
Main Author:	Ribot, Jesse C
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Accountability Citizenship Communities Decentralization Decentralization in government Decision making Democracy Democracy - Research Democratization Developing Countries Development studies Economic Development Economic development - Research Empowerment Government International organizations Local Government Local politics Natural resources NGOs Nongovernmental organizations Participation Political conditions Political institutions Political Participation Political Representation Power Privatization Public domain
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Summary:	Jesse C Ribot analyzes how 'democratic' decentralization reforms in most developing countries, rather than empowering representative elected local government have often resulted in a transfer of power to a wide range of local institutions, including private bodies, customary authorities and non-governmental organizations. This essay explores the logic behind choosing these institutions and the effects of recognizing these institutions on three dimensions of democracy: representation, citizenship and the public domain. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:	1011-6370 1461-7072