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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Ghana's local governance system was designed as a revolutionary departure from the centralized authoritarianism that characterized earlier regimes. When the 1992 Constitution enshrined decentralization as a fundamental principle, it promised a future where local communities would exercise genuine control over their own development . The District Chief Executive (DCE)-the mayor-like figure at the helm of each district assembly-was envisioned as the linchpin of this democratic transformation, accountable to both the central government and the local population. Yet three decades later, The Shadow of the Centre: Partisan Politics and the Autonomy of District Chief Executives in Ghana's Local Governance System by Christopher Noyuoro, George Gyader, and Frank Kannigenye Teng-Zeng reveals a troubling reality: the DCE remains trapped between competing pressures from above and below, his autonomy constantly undermined by the partisan dynamics that shape Ghanaian politics. The book exposes the fundamental paradox at the heart of Ghana's decentralization project. While the constitution designates the District Assembly as "the highest political authority in the district with deliberative, legislative and executive powers," the DCE is appointed single-handedly by the President and can be dismissed at will . This creates an inherent tension: from above, the DCE is expected to serve as "the president's man," faithfully implementing national development plans and securing political support for the ruling party . From below, however, the same DCE faces relentless pressure from party activists who view him as "our man"-the supply side of patronage networks who must reward loyal supporters with jobs, contracts, and development projects . As one assembly member observed, "On paper the chief executive is an administrator, not a czar, but in practice he has his hands in everything" . This dual accountability-to a distant centre and a demanding locality-has profound implications for governance effectiveness, resource allocation, and democratic accountability. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Ghana's local governance system was designed as a revolutionary departure from the centralized authoritarianism that characterized earlier regimes. When the 1992 Constitution enshrined decentralization as a fundamental principle, it promised a future where local communities would exercise genuine control over their own development . The District Chief Executive (DCE)-the mayor-like figure at the helm of each district assembly-was envisioned as the linchpin of this democratic transformation, accountable to both the central government and the local population. Yet three decades later, The Shadow of the Centre: Partisan Politics and the Autonomy of District Chief Executives in Ghana's Local Governance System by Christopher Noyuoro, George Gyader, and Frank Kannigenye Teng-Zeng reveals a troubling reality: the DCE remains trapped between competing pressures from above and below, his autonomy constantly undermined by the partisan dynamics that shape Ghanaian politics. The book exposes the fundamental paradox at the heart of Ghana's decentralization project. While the constitution designates the District Assembly as "the highest political authority in the district with deliberative, legislative and executive powers," the DCE is appointed single-handedly by the President and can be dismissed at will . This creates an inherent tension: from above, the DCE is expected to serve as "the president's man," faithfully implementing national development plans and securing political support for the ruling party . From below, however, the same DCE faces relentless pressure from party activists who view him as "our man"-the supply side of patronage networks who must reward loyal supporters with jobs, contracts, and development projects . As one assembly member observed, "On paper the chief executive is an administrator, not a czar, but in practice he has his hands in everything" . This dual accountability-to a distant centre and a demanding locality-has profound implications for governance effectiveness, resource allocation, and democratic accountability. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Ghana's local governance system was designed as a revolutionary departure from the centralized authoritarianism that characterized earlier regimes. When the 1992 Constitution enshrined decentralization as a fundamental principle, it promised a future where local communities would exercise genuine control over their own development . The District Chief Executive (DCE)-the mayor-like figure at the helm of each district assembly-was envisioned as the linchpin of this democratic transformation, accountable to both the central government and the local population. Yet three decades later, The Shadow of the Centre: Partisan Politics and the Autonomy of District Chief Executives in Ghana's Local Governance System by Christopher Noyuoro, George Gyader, and Frank Kannigenye Teng-Zeng reveals a troubling reality: the DCE remains trapped between competing pressures from above and below, his autonomy constantly undermined by the partisan dynamics that shape Ghanaian politics. The book exposes the fundamental paradox at the heart of Ghana's decentralization project. While the constitution designates the District Assembly as "the highest political authority in the district with deliberative, legislative and executive powers," the DCE is appointed single-handedly by the President and can be dismissed at will . This creates an inherent tension: from above, the DCE is expected to serve as "the president's man," faithfully implementing national development plans and securing political support for the ruling party . From below, however, the same DCE faces relentless pressure from party activists who view him as "our man"-the supply side of patronage networks who must reward loyal supporters with jobs, contracts, and development projects . As one assembly member observed, "On paper the chief executive is an administrator, not a czar, but in practice he has his hands in everything" . This dual accountability-to a distant centre and a demanding locality-has profound implications for governance effectiveness, resource allocation, and democratic accountability. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. The Shadow of the Centre | Partisan Politics and the Autonomy of District Chief Executives in Ghana's Local Governance System | Christopher Noyuoro (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Englisch | Eliva Press | EAN 9789999347839 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. …