The Dynamics of Decentralization in the MENA: Processes, Outcomes, and Obstacles
Shalaby M, Weiss C, Lust E, Kao K, Vollmann E, Bergh S, Karmel E, Bohn M, Kherigi I, Kadirbeyoglu Z (2020)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2020
Journal
DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.3741934
Abstract
This working paper is part of a two-year project on decentralization in
the MENA, focusing on Oman. The broader project aims to make
three main contributions. First, it seeks to promote
policy-relevant, scholarly research on decentralization, and pave the
way for further cross-national studies and analyses on the topic.
Second, it will inform stakeholders in the Sultanate of Oman, focusing
on how differences in community governance structures –i.e. the extent
to which citizens turn to state institutions versus non-state actors for
services and participate in decision processes –affect challenges
todecentralization. Third, it aims to strengthen and expand
networks of scholars and other decentralization-oriented
stakeholders from around the world, whilst also engaging local
voices.
To achieve these objectives, the study employs a
multi-method approach to explore how and when citizens turn to state and
non-state institutions. The goal is not only to expand our
understanding of decentralization in the contextof strong social
institutions, but also to establish sustainable scholarly and
policy-relevant networks and dialogues around these issues.
In
March 2020, we brought together decentralization scholars from around
the MENA region at the University of Gothenburg. The discussions
focused around the design of decentralization reforms, obstacles,
progress and outcomes. It also highlighted the goals and design of
upcoming research on decentralization in Oman. Furthermore,
participants discussed project design and potential points of
comparison with on-going research in other MENA countries. The following
compendium is the result of that two-day workshop.
Authors with CRIS profile
Erik Vollmann
Lehrstuhl für vergleichende Politikwissenschaft
Miriam Bohn
Lehrstuhl für Politik und Gesellschaft des Nahen Ostens
Involved external institutions
Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) / Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
Netherlands (NL)
Bogazici University
Turkey (TR)
University of Wisconsin - Madison
United States (USA) (US)
University of Gothenburg / Göteborgs universitet
Sweden (SE)
University of Guelph (U of G)
Canada (CA)
Netherlands (NL)
Bogazici University
Turkey (TR)
University of Wisconsin - Madison
United States (USA) (US)
University of Gothenburg / Göteborgs universitet
Sweden (SE)
University of Guelph (U of G)
Canada (CA)
How to cite
APA:
Shalaby, M., Weiss, C., Lust, E., Kao, K., Vollmann, E., Bergh, S.,... Kadirbeyoglu, Z. (2020). The Dynamics of Decentralization in the MENA: Processes, Outcomes, and Obstacles. Social Science Research Network. https://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3741934
MLA:
Shalaby, Marwa, et al. "The Dynamics of Decentralization in the MENA: Processes, Outcomes, and Obstacles." Social Science Research Network (2020).
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