| ID | 112387 |
| Title Proper | Democratic decentralization in Ghana |
| Other Title Information | the need for a policy review |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Nyendu, Morgan |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article examines the effectiveness of Ghana's democratic decentralization policy since its inception in the 1980s. It argues that, in spite of the lofty goals of the policy, its effectiveness has been undermined by the lack of political commitment on the part of central government and its frequent interferences in the functioning of the district assemblies, which provide the framework for the policy. The article concludes that, so far, the policy is more of a process than of substance and recommends some measures that must be taken in any serious review process. This research was carried out largely through interviews, participant observation, newspaper and article reviews and library research in and outside Ghana. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 47, No.2; Apr 2012: p.221-235 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 47, No.2; Apr 2012: p.221-235 |
| Key Words | Decentralization ; District Assemblies ; Political Entitlement ; Traditional Authorities |