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  • Local Governance Transformation and Citizen Engagement in Bangladesh

    Local Governance Transformation and Citizen Engagement in Bangladesh by Panday, Pranab Kumar; Al-Maruf, Abdullah-;

    Series: Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series;

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    Product details:

    • Edition number 1
    • Publisher Routledge
    • Date of Publication 27 June 2025

    • ISBN 9781041044246
    • Binding Hardback
    • No. of pages154 pages
    • Size 234x156 mm
    • Weight 440 g
    • Language English
    • Illustrations 3 Illustrations, black & white; 1 Halftones, black & white; 2 Line drawings, black & white
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    Short description:

    Local Governance Transformation and Citizen Engagement in Bangladesh offers a thorough investigation of grassroots democratic practices and citizen engagement in local governance in the country and situates Bangladesh's experience within the larger framework of developing countries.

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    Long description:

    Local Governance Transformation and Citizen Engagement in Bangladesh offers a thorough investigation of grassroots democratic practices and citizen engagement in local governance in the country and situates Bangladesh's experience within the larger framework of developing countries.


    With an eye towards their effects on governance, transparency, and accountability, the book analyses the dynamics of citizen engagement in public forums such as Ward Shava (WS) and Open Budget Meetings (OBM). Employing comparative studies of local government systems in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, the authors underscore the challenges and achievements of participatory governance in diverse socio-political settings. Combining empirical data with theoretical analysis, the book provides a valuable tool for comprehending the interaction of political culture, legal frameworks, and citizen engagement in forming sustainable local government in Bangladesh and beyond. This study provides doable suggestions for improving participative local governance by addressing structural challenges, power disparities, gender inequality, and the function of NGO. The book demonstrates how inclusive government promotes accountability and helps underprivileged groups to become more powerful, thereby promoting more fair results of progress.


    This book will be of interest to researchers studying political science, public administration, public policy, development studies, and Asian studies in general and governance, decentralisation, and citizen engagement in particular.

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    Table of Contents:

    1. Setting the Stage: Foundations of Citizen Engagement in Local Governance  2. Unveiling the Theoretical Framework: Exploring Citizen Engagement and Public Forums in Local Governance  3. Citizen Engagement in Local Government in Developing Countries: A Comparative Analysis of India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Vietnam  4. A Brief Review of Local Government Bodies and Citizen's Participation in Bangladesh  5. Unveiling the Dynamics: Assessing Citizens' Engagement in Public Forums of UPs in Bangladesh  6. Navigating Obstacles: Unraveling the Challenges of Citizen Engagement in Public Forums of UPs in Bangladesh  7. Reflections and Future Directions: Empowering Citizens for Sustainable Local Governance


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