1. Decentralization in Botswana and Zambia: Comparative Analysis.
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Yi-Wohlers, Nicole and Wohlers, Tony
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DECENTRALIZATION in government , *LOCAL government , *REPRESENTATIVE government , *COMPARATIVE studies - Abstract
There has been a significant proliferation of decentralization and local government reforms in the world, including Africa, in recent years. However, decentralization is particularly challenging in Africa where many countries face poverty and fragile democratic institutions. The purpose of this paper is to explore the decentralization efforts in Botswana and Zambia over time. The paper examines the types of the decentralization strategies undertaken and the progress of decentralization in both countries. In order to explore the success of decentralization in Botswana and Zambia, this paper focuses on a comparative analysis of local government in the context of political reforms undertaken by both governments. This paper argues that all three mechanisms of deconcentration, devolution, and development of a viable local political process are necessary for successful decentralization. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2007