Guidance and systemization of experiences
To what extent can decentralization help to institutionalize citizen engagement in governance and promote sustainable peace? This study analyses the concept of decentralization and looks at the challenges of implementing it in several post-conflict countries. It argues that participatory governance at the local level facilitates the involvement of local communities in policy decisions. This creates a shared commitment to peaceful progress that reduces the likelihood of violent conflict. Peace cannot be lasting unless both men and women, as well as those in minority groups, participate in shaping post-conflict reconstruction and are able to enjoy its benefits equally. However, effective decentralization for participatory governance requires political will, civic will, capacity development at the local level and careful implementation.
Available in English
Rede Nossa São Paulo (Our São Paulo Network), a non-partisan network that brings together 700 civil society organizations in the city of São Paulo, launched in 2012 a pioneering initiative in Brazil,...
Developed by Sustainable Cities Program; Rede Nossa S...
Posted by Local2030
Case studies and best practices
Available in English
The White Paper on Transparency and Open Government: Building open, transparent, responsive and inclusive cities is a White Paper prepared by the Community of Practice on Transparency and Open Governm...
Developed by UCLG and Open Government Partnership
Posted by UN-Habitat Local
Concept notes and papers
