Decentralization and Popular Democracy: Governance from Below in Bolivia Contributor(s): Faguet, Jean-Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 0472118196 ISBN-13: 9780472118199 Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: June 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | World - Caribbean & Latin American - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Democracy - History | Latin America - South America |
Dewey: 320.809 |
LCCN: 2012000984 |
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.3" W x 9" L (1.45 lbs) 372 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America |
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Choice 02/01/2013 |
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Publisher Description: Bolivia decentralized in an effort to deepen democracy, improve public services, and make government more accountable. Unlike many countries, Bolivia succeeded. Over the past generation, public investment shifted dramatically toward primary services and resource distribution became far more equitable, partly due to the creation of new local governments. Many municipalities responded to decentralization with transparent, accountable government, yet others suffered ineptitude, corruption, or both. Why? Jean-Paul Faguet combines broad econometric data with deep qualitative evidence to investigate the social underpinnings of governance. He shows how the interaction of civic groups and business interests determines the quality of local decision making. In order to understand decentralization, Faguet argues, we must understand governance from the ground up. Drawing on his findings, he offers an evaluation of the potential benefits of decentralization and recommendations for structuring successful reform. |
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