Enhancing pro-poor governance in Eastern India : participation, politics and action research

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Title
Enhancing pro-poor governance in Eastern India : participation, politics and action research
Journal
Progress in Development Studies
Author(s)
Williams Glyn, Srivastava Manoj, Corbridge Stuart, Véron René
ISSN
1477-027X
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2003
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
3
Number
2
Pages
159-178
Language
english
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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