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
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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.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Official URL: | http://pdj.sagepub.com/ |
| Additional Information: | © 2003 Sage Publications |
| Divisions: | International Development Geography & Environment Asia Centre |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions J Political Science > JC Political theory J Political Science > JQ Political institutions Asia |
| Date Deposited: | 26 Feb 2008 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Apr 2024 03:24 |
| URI: | http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/3491 |
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