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.
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This One City Plan reflects the mapping of the City of Bristol with regards to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Envisioning how the City wants to develop until 2050, the document offers objec...
Developed by University of Bristol, Bristol City Coun...
Posted by Local2030
Guidance and systemization of experiences
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Convinced of the importance of developing quality cooperation projects in the field of sustainable and inclusive local development, the Assembly of French Departments conducted an action-research appr...
Developed by Assemblée des Départements de France
Posted by Simon Letonturier
Guidance and systemization of experiences
