Decentralizing for a deeper, more supple democracy

Jean Paul Faguet; Ashley M. Fox; Caroline Pöschl

doi:10.1353/jod.2015.0059

Decentralizing for a deeper, more supple democracy

Jean Paul Faguet, Ashley M. Fox, Caroline Pöschl

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We review recent evidence regarding decentralization and state strength and argue that decentralization can deepen democracy without compromising state strength if adequately designed. We examine how decentralization affects five key aspects of state strength: 1) Authority over territory and people, 2) Conflict prevention 3) Policy autonomy and the ability to uphold the law, 4) Responsive, accountable service provision, and 5) Social learning. We provide specific reform paths that should lead to strengthening in each.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	60-74
Number of pages	15
Journal	Journal of Democracy
Volume	26
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1353/jod.2015.0059
State	Published - Oct 2015
Externally published	Yes

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