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Decentralisation in Contemporary India

Author : D. Rajasekhar
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000461602
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Decentralisation in Contemporary India written by D. Rajasekhar and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines the process of decentralisation in India since the 1992 legislation which devolved powers to local government bodies to ensure greater participation in local governance and planning. It studies the functioning of gram sabhas, panchayats, school development committees, water supply and sanitation committees, Residents Welfare Associations, and rural development schemes like the MGNREGS, analysing their effectiveness and tracing the political, administrative, and fiscal powers the local government wields. With case studies from different Indian states, the book examines the functioning of local governance mechanisms and institutions in relation to crucial issues such as citizen participation, the participation of women and disadvantaged groups, fiscal decentralisation, peace-building, economic development, and education, among others. Comprehensive and insightful, this book will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of development studies, political science, public policy, governance studies, regional development, political economy, political sociology, public administration, and South Asian studies, especially those focusing on India.

Democracy, Development and Decentralisation in India

Author : Chandan Sengupta
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136198482
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (361 download)

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Book Synopsis Democracy, Development and Decentralisation in India by : Chandan Sengupta

Download or read book Democracy, Development and Decentralisation in India written by Chandan Sengupta and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-28 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering new insights into the political economy of contemporary India, this book considers how and why unequal patterns of economic growth have taken shape within the context of a democratic and decentralising political system, and how this has impacted upon the processes of economic development.

Handbook of Decentralised Governance and Development in India

Author : D. Rajasekhar
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000425347
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Book Synopsis Handbook of Decentralised Governance and Development in India by : D. Rajasekhar

Download or read book Handbook of Decentralised Governance and Development in India written by D. Rajasekhar and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2021-08-23 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook examines 25 years of decentralised governance and development in India. It provides a historical overview of developments since the introduction of decentralisation reforms (73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts) and critically assesses the measures initiated to strengthen decentralised institutions and deepen grassroots democracy. It also discusses the status of service delivery and identifies the issues and challenges involved in achieving development at the local level. The volume studies themes such as the devolution of powers in India, administrative and fiscal decentralisation, decentralised planning, Panchayats in scheduled areas, the sociological aspects of decentralisation, caste, gender and local democracy, capacity building, ICT for local governance, urban local governance, workfare and decentralisation, and decentralised natural resource management. It also looks at Panchayati Raj institutions from a Gandhian perspective. The first of its kind, this handbook will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of decentralisation and development, development studies, fiscal decentralisation, political studies, political sociology, Indian politics, Indian government, public policy and governance, political economy, South Asian studies, and South Asian politics.

Decentralization, Local Governance, and Social Wellbeing in India

Author : Rani D. Mullen
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136597999
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (365 download)

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Book Synopsis Decentralization, Local Governance, and Social Wellbeing in India by : Rani D. Mullen

Download or read book Decentralization, Local Governance, and Social Wellbeing in India written by Rani D. Mullen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-05-18 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past three decades, decentralization has been seen as the means for allowing local governments to become more accountable, and for encouraging the deepening of democracy and the building of village communities. By drawing on original village-level case studies of six villages in three different Indian states, this book presents a systematic analysis of the impact of decentralization on the delivery of social services at the local level within India. Supplementing national and state-level data and analyzing the different historical legacies in each state, the book argues that decentralization is not simply a function of the structure of the decentralization program or of the relationship between higher-tiered and local government. Rather, the possibility of decentralization affecting social outcomes depends on several interacting factors, including the distribution of power among local elites, the dynamics of political competition, and the level of civil society mobilization. By examining constitutionally-mandated political decentralization across India, this book identifies the circumstances under which local government structures can lead to improved social services and societal wellbeing, as well as presenting a substantial contribution to studies on South Asian Politics and Local Government.

Decentralisation, Corruption and Social Capital

Author : Sten Widmalm
Publisher : SAGE Publications Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0761936645
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (619 download)

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Book Synopsis Decentralisation, Corruption and Social Capital by : Sten Widmalm

Download or read book Decentralisation, Corruption and Social Capital written by Sten Widmalm and published by SAGE Publications Ltd. This book was released on 2008-04-14 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Sten Widmalm adopts comparative and empirical approaches to examine how decentralization is connected to social capital and corruption. Using evidence from in-depth field studies in Madhya Pradesh and Kerala, and analyzing it against historical cases from around the world, he presents theoretical perspectives and policy suggestions. Widmalm’s journey takes him to ancient Rome, Greece and India, as well as to the West, China, Latin America, and Russia of more recent times.

Decentralisation in India

Author : Craig Anthony Johnson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780850036428
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (364 download)

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Download or read book Decentralisation in India written by Craig Anthony Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2003-01 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Local Governance in India

Author : Niraja Gopal Jayal
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Local Governance in India written by Niraja Gopal Jayal and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2006 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contributed research papers presented at a workshop organised by Centre for the Study of Law and Governance at Jawaharlal Nehru University in collaboration with the UNDP and UN-Habitat in April 2002.

Democracy and Decentralisation in South Asia and West Africa

Author : Richard C. Crook
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521636476
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (364 download)

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Book Synopsis Democracy and Decentralisation in South Asia and West Africa by : Richard C. Crook

Download or read book Democracy and Decentralisation in South Asia and West Africa written by Richard C. Crook and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1998-12-03 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an in-depth empirical study of four Asian and African attempts to create democratic, decentralised local governments in the late 1980s and 1990s. The case studies of Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Karnataka (India) and Bangladesh focus upon the enhancement of participation; accountability between people, politicians and bureaucrats; and, most importantly, on whether governmental performance actually improved in comparison with previous forms of administration. The book is systematically comparative, and based upon extensive popular surveys and local field work. It makes an important contribution to current debates in the development literature on whether 'good governance' and decentralisation can provide more responsive and effective services for the mass of the population - the poor and disadvantaged who live in the rural areas.

Decentralised Governance, Development Programmes and Elite Capture

Author : D. Rajasekhar
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811319006
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (113 download)

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Book Synopsis Decentralised Governance, Development Programmes and Elite Capture by : D. Rajasekhar

Download or read book Decentralised Governance, Development Programmes and Elite Capture written by D. Rajasekhar and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-10-05 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the elite capture taking place in the development programmes implemented through Grama Panchayats (GPs), the lowest tier in the rural local self-government structure in India. Inclusive growth being the cherished goal of all the developing countries, including India, the book assesses whether checks and balances incorporated in development programmes prevent elite capture and promote inclusive development. It also highlights the role of community-based organisations, such as SHGs, in ensuring development benefits reach marginalized groups. The policy makers in India introduced decentralised governance to facilitate the participation of marginalized groups in the planning and implementation of development programmes at the local level, and to ensure that development benefits reach them. International agreements such as the Hyogo Framework for Action, Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals also call for decentralised governance for inclusive growth. The issue of elite capture has traditionally been studied mainly from the sociological perspective, i.e., how the local upper/dominant castes and classes garner the positions and benefits. But with the new and structured governance system that is in place at the local level in contemporary India, this book explores how decentralised governance is addressing the issue of elite capture. The study closely analyses micro processes of decentralisation to understand how elite capture is taking place. Additionally, it examines this concern from both governance and economic perspectives. The scope of the book is wide, and encompasses several aspects such as the functioning of the local government, decentralised governance, checks and balances in development programmes, community-based organisations, the upward political linkages and elite capture. It is equally relevant to researchers from several social science disciplines, civil society, policy makers, and implementers from the grassroots to national level government.

Democratic Decentralization in India

Author : E. Venkatesu
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317192311
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (171 download)

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Download or read book Democratic Decentralization in India written by E. Venkatesu and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-06-10 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores experiences, issues and challenges which have emerged since Constitutional status was granted to the local bodies at grassroots level in India in the early 1990s. Among other issues, it focuses on: the contrasting political ideas of Mahatma Gandhi and B. R. Ambedkar on Panchayati Raj Institutions the legal and constitutional provisions which were introduced through the 73rd and 74th Amendment Acts the devolution process, status and challenges of democracy for local governmental bodies empowerment of the women and lower castes through reservations in the local bodies governance in Schedule V and VI tribal areas Based on extensive fieldwork across India, this volume will be useful to scholars and researchers of political science, sociology, public administration as well as policymakers and civil society activists.

Decentralised Democracy in India

Author : M. V. Nadkarni
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1351600834
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (516 download)

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Book Synopsis Decentralised Democracy in India by : M. V. Nadkarni

Download or read book Decentralised Democracy in India written by M. V. Nadkarni and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-08-07 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a vantage point of comparison, of the actual reality of decentralisation in India with Gandhi’s vision of decentralised democracy, or what he referred to as Gram Swaraj. It looks at the historical evolution of panchayats from ancient times to India’s independence, and critically discusses the developments after. It examines the functioning of the present Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and the performances of urban local bodies. The basic thrust of this work is the need for constitutional reforms meant to strengthen and deepen democracy. The book will be useful to those in political studies, policy studies, public administration and development studies.

Health Sector, State and Decentralised Institutions in India

Author : Shailender Kumar Hooda
Publisher : Routledge India
ISBN 13 : 9781032108438
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (84 download)

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Book Synopsis Health Sector, State and Decentralised Institutions in India by : Shailender Kumar Hooda

Download or read book Health Sector, State and Decentralised Institutions in India written by Shailender Kumar Hooda and published by Routledge India. This book was released on 2022 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book describes the transition in Indian healthcare system since independence and contributes to the ongoing debate within development and institutional economics on the approaches towards reform in the public health system. The institutional reform perspective focuses on examining the effective utilisation of allotted resources and improvements in delivery through decentralisation in governance by ensuring higher participation of elected governments and local communities in politics, policymaking and delivery of health services. It discusses the economic (resource) reforms to explain the relevance and expansion of state interventionism along with its influence on the health sector, accountability and allocative efficiency. The author also explores the connections between neoliberal thought and privatisation in health sector, and examines the greater role of insurance-based financing and their implications for health service access and delivery. The book offers ways to address long-standing systemic and structural problems that confront the Indian healthcare system. Based on large-scale surveys and diverse empirical data on the Indian economy, this book will be of great interest to researchers, students and teachers of health economics, governance and institutional economics, political economy, sociology, public policy, regional studies and development studies. This will be useful to policymakers, health economists, social scientists, public health experts and professionals, and government and nongovernment institutions"--

The Political Economy of Democratic Decentralization

Author : James Manor
Publisher : World Bank Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Political Economy of Democratic Decentralization written by James Manor and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 1999 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly all countries worldwide are now experimenting with decentralization. Their motivation are diverse. Many countries are decentralizing because they believe this can help stimulate economic growth or reduce rural poverty, goals central government interventions have failed to achieve. Some countries see it as a way to strengthen civil society and deepen democracy. Some perceive it as a way to off-load expensive responsibilities onto lower level governments. Thus, decentralization is seen as a solution to many different kinds of problems. This report examines the origins and implications decentralization from a political economy perspective, with a focus on its promise and limitations. It explores why countries have often chosen not to decentralize, even when evidence suggests that doing so would be in the interests of the government. It seeks to explain why since the early 1980s many countries have undertaken some form of decentralization. This report also evaluates the evidence to understand where decentralization has considerable promise and where it does not. It identifies conditions needed for decentralization to succeed. It identifies the ways in which decentralization can promote rural development. And it names the goals which decentralization will probably not help achieve.

Local Democracy in India

Author : Girish Kumar
Publisher : SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Local Democracy in India written by Girish Kumar and published by SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited. This book was released on 2006-08-04 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Understanding decentralization in the context of the existing political system as also recognizing the needs of the people, this volume will be of considerable interest to students and scholars of politics, history and sociology, as well as to social activists and journalists."--BOOK JACKET.

Comparative Studies and Regionally-Focused Cases Examining Local Governments

Author : Sadioglu, Ugur
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1522503218
Total Pages : 531 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (225 download)

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Download or read book Comparative Studies and Regionally-Focused Cases Examining Local Governments written by Sadioglu, Ugur and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-06-20 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the era of globalization, comparative government and politics have come to the forefront due to the transformations of the social welfare state and the subsequent social, economic, political, cultural, technological and administrative changes. Taking a particular look at local government systems can uncover new perspectives on issues related to globalization, localization, governance, new democracy movements, managerial reformation, and privatization. Comparative Studies and Regionally-Focused Cases Examining Local Governments is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on the role played by local governments in overall administration, types and models of government at the local level, consequences of managerial reformations, and new develops regarding structure, process, personnel, and policymaking aspects of government. Highlighting relevant perspectives from comparative research and case studies, this book is ideally designed for students, government officials, politicians, civil society representatives, and academicians.

Decentralization and Local Governance in Developing Countries

Author : Pranab K. Bardhan
Publisher : MIT Press (MA)
ISBN 13 : 9780262267694
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (676 download)

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Download or read book Decentralization and Local Governance in Developing Countries written by Pranab K. Bardhan and published by MIT Press (MA). This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comparative and interdisciplinary perspectives on the current trend in the developing world of devolving political and economic power to local governments.

OECD Multi-level Governance Studies Decentralisation and Regionalisation in Bulgaria Towards Balanced Regional Development

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9264675027
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (646 download)

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Download or read book OECD Multi-level Governance Studies Decentralisation and Regionalisation in Bulgaria Towards Balanced Regional Development written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bulgaria has made solid progress in its territorial governance and socio-economic development. Yet, it has not been able to counteract large and increasing territorial disparities. Doing so will require addressing remaining structural challenges that may be limiting further transformation, government performance and regional resilience.