1st Edition

Municipalities and Community Participation A Sourcebook for Capacity Building

By Janelle Plummer Copyright 1999
160 Pages
by Routledge

160 Pages
by Routledge

160 Pages
by Routledge

'Among all the literature on participation, this is the first book I know that focuses on municipal authorities. It... also has particular importance both for higher levels of government (at national or provincial/state level) and for international agencies. Firstly, it is a reminder of the importance of well-functioning municipal governments for reducing poverty. Secondly, it is a rich source of... Read more
Foreword by David Satterwaithe *Introduction * A Strategic Framework for Municipality Capacity Building * The External Operating Context * The Elements of Participation * The Vehicles of Participation * The Internal Capacity of the Municipality * The Management Capacity of the Municipality * Framework for Action * Background to Case Studies References * Index

Biography

Jenelle Plummer is a UK consultant specialising in urban poverty and community participation in developing countries.