The Political Economy of Village Sanitation in South India: Capture or Poor Information?

The Political Economy of Village Sanitation in South India: Capture or Poor Information?

Despite efforts to mandate and finance local governments' provision of environmental sanitation services, outcomes remain poor in the villages surveyed in the four South Indian states. The analysis indicates some key issues that appear to hinder improvements in sanitation. Local politicians ten...

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Main Authors: Ban, Radu, Das Gupta, Monica, Rao, Vijayendra
Format: Journal Article
Language:EN
Published: 2012
Subjects:
Models of Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior D720
State and Local Government: Health, Education, and Welfare H750
State and Local Government: Other Expenditure Categories H760
Formal and Informal Sectors
Shadow Economy
Institutional Arrangements O170
Economic Development: Regional, Urban, and Rural Analyses
Transportation O180
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Noise
Hazardous Waste
Solid Waste
Recycling Q530
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10986/4951

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