Strengthening Citizen’s Participation in Local Economic Development for Sustainability in Ghana

Jacob Olufemi Fatile (), Omoniyi Victor Ajulor (), Busayo Qazeem Ibikunle () and Adeniyi Olamide Eweje ()
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Jacob Olufemi Fatile: Lagos University
Omoniyi Victor Ajulor: Lagos University
Busayo Qazeem Ibikunle: Lagos University
Adeniyi Olamide Eweje: Lagos University

A chapter in Democratic Decentralization, Local Governance and Sustainable Development, 2022, pp 271-280 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter focuses on Ghana’s experiences with decentralized local economic development. The rationale behind this choice is that Ghana in recent times has introduced Local Economic Development (LED) as a strategy for enhanced economic growth. After decades of experience with LED, Ghana’s case provides a unique opportunity to assess the significance of people’s participation to development. The chapter evaluates the extent to which citizens’ participation in local economic development through exportation of local goods and services can promote sustainable economic development in Ghana. In addition, it examines the challenges of local economic development.

Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-12378-8_16

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