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Fiscal Decentralization and Poverty Reduction: Citizens View

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  • Edem Maxwell Azila-Gbettor
  • Harrison Paul Adjimah
  • Serlom Kwame Tibu

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This study intends to corroborate the positive theoretical relationship between fiscal decentralization and poverty reduction (Crook and Manor, 1998; Moore and Putzel, 1999; World Bank, 2001) base on non-monetary measurement. A qualitative research method was applied for the study. Focus group discussions was conducted using one-hundred and thirty (130) stakeholders in the community divided into five (5) area councils. The study revealed participants clear understanding of poverty. There was however, a limited support from the findings on the theoretical construct on the positive relation between fiscal decentralization and poverty reduction using non-monetary measurement. It was therefore recommended authorities must tackle both economic and social dimensions in any policy definition in order to achieve success at poverty reduction.

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  • Edem Maxwell Azila-Gbettor & Harrison Paul Adjimah & Serlom Kwame Tibu, 2014. "Fiscal Decentralization and Poverty Reduction: Citizens View," Journal of Social Economics Research, Conscientia Beam, vol. 1(6), pages 118-128.
    • Handle: RePEc:pkp:josere:v:1:y:2014:i:6:p:118-128:id:1300
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    1. Nursini Nursini & Agussalim Agussalim & Sultan Suhab & Tawakkal Tawakkal, 2018. "Implementing Pro Poor Budgeting in Poverty Reduction: A Case of Local Government in Bone District, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia," International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, Econjournals, vol. 8(1), pages 30-38.

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