KIT Information Portal
Rural Decentralization and Local Governance
Free access to selected e-resources
Introduction
Content
The information portal on Rural Decentralization and Local Governance provides a unique entry point to free, full-text electronic publications, e-journals, e-newsletters, e-discussion groups and forums, websites, bibliographic databases, and directories of organizations and projects.
Rural Decentralization and Local Governance
Improving governance at the local level is one of the ways to achieve equitable and sustainable growth and reduce poverty. This portal focuses on approaches to support decentralization processes and to strengthen institutions for rural economic development and public service delivery.
Background
The information portal on Rural Decentralization and Local Governance is an interdepartmental initiative. It is developed and managed by KIT Information and Library Services with support from KIT Development, Policy & Practice, area Sustainable Economic Development. The target audience is formed by the global community of professionals (researchers, practitioners) involved in rural decentralization and local governance.
Updating frequency
The portal will be updated with news, events and other content on a regular basis aiming to provide access to key topical information. However, we can not take responsibility for the content or correctness of external resources.
Ongoing development
Over the next few years, we will further expand and develop this and other portals. Your comments, questions and suggestions are welcome. You may post these to the editors of this portal, Jacqueline Sluijs and Sjon van 't Hof.
Our work
The Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) supports decentralization to realize ‘good governance’ at the local level to improve rural livelihoods and achieve the Millennium Development Goals.