Williams, Glyn, Srivastava, Manoj, Corbridge, Stuart and Véron, René (2003) Enhancing pro-poor governance in Eastern India: participation, politics and action research. Progress in development studies, 3 (2). pp. 159-178. ISSN 1464-9934
Abstract
This paper uses the experience of a recent programme of action research in Eastern India to reflect on the use of participatory ideals within governance reform. In a situation where there are profound difficulties in local governance, it assesses the potential for participatory forms of stakeholder engagement to begin a process of reform. It criticizes views of reform put forward by both the World Bank and Robert Chambers, and argues instead that critical self-reflection and the construction of alliances among a variety of reform-minded actors are important first steps in building political capabilities to challenge structural blockages to pro-poor governance.
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| Additional Information: | © 2003 Sage Publications |
| Library of Congress subject classification: | H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions J Political Science > JC Political theory J Political Science > JQ Political institutions Asia |
| Sets: | Research centres and groups > Director's Management Team Departments > International Development Departments > Geography and Environment Research centres and groups > Asia Research Centre Collections > Economists Online |
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| URL: | http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/3491/ |
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