The globalization of information—satellite TV, internet, phone and fax—serve to enhance citizens' awareness of their rights, obligations, options and alternatives and strengthens demands for greater a
The contributors of these 13 articles agree that dealing with corruption on a case-by-case level may be fruitless, and that creating governance that ensures the integrity and efficiency of public mana
The information revolution, in recent years, has worked as a catalyst to create a globalized yet localized world with local governments playing an ever-increasing role in the domestic and global econo
As an overview of the principles underlying participatory budgeting, this book analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of its use in countries around the world, so that policy makers and practitione
Shah brings together 12 essays that examine the role of local governments in developing countries, as well as a comparative institutional framework for governance. In addition, the essays follow the h
For various reasons—whether philosophical, political, humanitarian, or by institutional mandate—people are concerned for the well being of the most vulnerable groups in society: women, the poor, and t
