This study tried to seek answers to questions of local governance.
Objectives:
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The study tried to seek answers to the following points based on the question of Local Governance
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The degree of institutional response to local needs for economic growth, social opportunities and human development.
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The Ability of the institutions to address issues of deprivation and the needs of the marginalized
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Accountability of decision makers to the community
Geographical Spread:
Assam (North Cachar Hills and Golaghat)
Key areas/components:
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Comparative study of the two districts on:
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Village level Institutions
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Decision making processes
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Status of women and children
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The issues of deprived section
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Socio-economic and environment issues
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Natural Resource Management (NRM) and Common Properly Resources
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Quality of life indices.
Key outputs:
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Status Reports on
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Panchayati Raj in Assam, its functions and Decision-making
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Status of Zila Parishads, Gaon Panchayats, Anchalik Panchayats
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Village specific findings and problems
Year/Period:
2002, June to September