Decoupled implementation of new-wave land reforms: Decentralisation and local governance of land in Tanzania

Journal of Development Studies

Volumn 48, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 268-281

  Pedersen, Rasmus Hundsbæk ^a  

^a DANISH INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES   (Denmark)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM; COMPARATIVE STUDY; DECENTRALIZATION; GOVERNANCE APPROACH; IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS; LAND MANAGEMENT; LAND REFORM;

TANZANIA;

EID: 84857949483     PISSN: 00220388     EISSN: 17439140     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00220388.2011.635202     Document Type: Article

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