Bøker av Janelle Plummer

With illustrative material from Africa, Asia and Latin America, this book sets out a strategic framework for building municipal capacity to create pro-poor partnerships. It focuses on implementation rather than policy. It locates private sector participation within the broader urban governance and poverty reduction agenda.

Governments and donors are advocating the participation of poor communities in the delivery of urban services. This title offers practical guidance for municipal officials, and others working in urban development and poverty reduction, on the range of issues to be addressed in planning and managing cities with community participation.

Provides a source of information on the issues, including constraints and capacity building, necessary to implement participatory approaches in China. It is suitable for development practitioners, donors, researchers and students seeking to understand the opportunities and constraints for participation in China.