Building Public Participation in Kenya’s Devolved Government

Kenya has embarked on a highly ambitious decentralization that seeks to fundamentally change the relationship between government and citizens under the 2010 Constitution. The Constitution and new legal framework place a strong emphasis on strengthening public participation. This paper summarizes findings and analysis from five working papers and case studies reviewing opportunities and challenges for strengthening public participation in Kenya’s newly decentralized system. It provides a consolidated list of recommendations emerging from all the working papers.

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Main Authors: Finch, Christopher, Omolo, Annette
Format: Working Paper biblioteca
Language:en_US
Published: World Bank Group, Washington, DC 2015-02
Subjects:public officials, participatory approaches, advocacy, budget cycle, focus group, economic growth, local authorities, participants, consultation, bribery, civil servants, civic organizations, financial management, intended beneficiaries, performance monitoring, village, income, performance criteria, target groups, consultative process, good governance, services, community scorecards, discrimination, preparation, civil society actors, local governance, accountability mechanisms, budget transparency, budget literacy, focus group discussions, incentives, capacity building, governance problems, parliament, social accountability initiatives, corruption, misuse of funds, stakeholder involvement, national level, budget formulation, beneficiaries, oversight, access to health, mobilization, civil society organizations, community participation, credibility, enabling environment, poverty reduction, civic education, collaboration, community members, accountability systems, institutions, social service, participatory processes, auditor general, performance indicators, feasibility, contracts, citizen participation, civil society, participatory planning, citizen, community leaders, citizen groups, budget analysis, markets, local government, policy cycle, international development, governance indicators, civic engagement, access, indicators, public hearings, service delivery, social development, rule of law, public contracts, marginalized groups, grants, project design, participation mechanisms, access to information, grant, accountability, transparency, best practices, budget process, participation, survey, constitutional bodies, citizen feedback, stakeholders, consultations, social accountability, public awareness, social accountability mechanisms, citizen expectations, decision making, constructive engagement, corruption trends, regulatory quality, regulation, citizen engagement, citizens, human rights commission, participatory tools, governance, local community, budget information, human rights, project implementation, pra, social audit, security, effective participation, systematic assessments, social audits, collaborative research, public sector performance, investment climate, public participation, public finances, poverty, partners, business environment, local participation, community ownership, facilitators, government service providers, stakeholder, community, primary education, budget preparation, public accountability, budget priorities, outreach, transport costs, public sector management, governance outcomes, stakeholder engagement, participatory projects, community radio, service, auditing, service providers, human development, public service delivery, growth,
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10986/21663
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