Buba Joof

Decentralization and Rural Development in The Gambia:

Analysis of Divisional Coordinating Structures

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This work discusses the theory and history of decentralization highlighting concepts definitions of decentralization, participatory development, empowerment, community participation and decision-making, experiences of decentralization and preconditions to decentralization. It also discusses an overview of decentralization in The Gambia focusing on existing local government structure, proposed local government reform and divisional decentralized structures. The book further describes and analyses divisional co-ordination structures, project identification process in a decentralized context. The function of the various decentralized structures are also analyzed and discussed. The impact of decentralized rural development on livelihoods are illustrated; and key recommendations and conclusions emanating from the research and highlighted.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 80
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. September 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 137g
• ISBN-13: 9783659532986
• ISBN-10: 3659532983
• Artikelnr.: 43915021

Autorenporträt

Born in Nuimi Nemakunku, Upper Nuimi District North Bank Region in The Gambia. Obtained an MA Degree in Rural development from the University of East Anglia, UK Community Development Specialist and Participatory Development Practitioner with experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of development project