State-community synergies in development
Subtitle: laying the basis for collective action
By: Monica Das Gupta, Helene Grandvoinnet, Mattia Romani.
Contributors: Grandvoinnet, Hélène.; Romani, Mattia.; World Bank. Development Research Group. Poverty and Human Resources.
Series: Policy research working paper ;; 2439; Policy research working papers (Online) ;; 2439.
Publisher: World Bank, Development Research Group, Poverty and Human Resources
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Format: Electronic resource
Subjects: Central-local government relations.; Local government.; Community development.; Rural development.; Land reform.
Description: Higher levels of the state can catalyze the development effectiveness of local administrations and communities, forming alliances with them and improving development outcomes while also gaining legitimacy and popular support.  With creative political thinking it is possible to effect rapid change even in poor institutional settings.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 24-29).
Title from title screen as viewed on Oct. 10, 2002.
"September 2000"--Cover.
Also available in print.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.