Decentralization and Devolution in Kenya: New Approaches - Softcover

 
9789966846983: Decentralization and Devolution in Kenya: New Approaches
Softcover
ISBN 10: 9966846980 ISBN 13: 9789966846983
Publisher: Univ. of Nairobi Press, 2008

Synopsis

Efficient delivery of public services in Africa and other developing regions has for a long time been hindered by highly centralized government bureaucracies (Mwabu et al., 2001). In Kenya, several efforts have been made to reduce unnecessary layers of government to make service provision to the populace more effective. This book reports on recent decentralization and devolution innovations in Kenya. The volume is organized into three parts and contains a total of 12 chapters including the introduction. The chapters in Part 1 (Structures and Institutions) provide a comprehensive analysis of institutional and organizational environment in which decentralization and devolution reforms have been taking place over the last three decades. Part 2 (Principles and Processes) contains chapters that clarify decentralization and devolution concepts, with applications to selected local authorities. The chapters in Part 3 (Service Delivery and Financing) illustrate advantages of provision and financing of services at the local level, with a focus on the role of community participation in improving accountability and efficiency in resource use.

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Publisher
Univ. of Nairobi Press
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
9966846980
ISBN 13 
9789966846983
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
384
Editor
Kibua Thomas N, Mwabu Associate Professor Of Economics Germano