The Decentralization Delusion Challenging the Underlying Assumptions of Development
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Sprache:Englisch
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
04.06.2026
Abbildungen
schwarz-weiss Illustrationen, Raster,schwarz-weiss, Zeichnungen, schwarz-weiss, Tabellen, schwarz-weiss
Verlag
Taylor & FrancisSeitenzahl
204
Maße (L/B/H)
23.4/15.6/1.3 cm
Gewicht
465 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-04-127164-2
The Decentralization Delusion challenges the narrative that decentralization leads to enhanced democratic practices and higher levels of economic and social development.
Instead, the book argues that decentralization theory tends to rely on assumptions which are idealistic and mostly inappropriate to non-Western contexts. Diving into over 50 case studies from around the globe, the book extensively assesses the intended and unintended outcomes of different types and levels of decentralization. By juxtaposing the ideals of decentralization against the challenges of real-world implementation, the book lays the foundations for understanding what the prerequisites for success are and what the shortfalls can be. Ultimately, the book argues that we need types and forms of decentralization that are created from the bottom up and are embedded in the local culture, history, experiences, and desires, rather than in idealistic and inapplicable assumptions, beliefs, and theories.
This book's broad-ranging analysis and compelling arguments will be of interest to students, researchers, and practitioners of development, politics, conflict, public administration, and public policy.
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