Does PB Make a Difference?: Examining Outcomes in 253 Cities

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Abstract

Participatoryinstitutionsaresaidto enhancegovernance,citizens’empowerment,andthequalityof democracy,creatingavirtuouscycletoimprovethewell-beingofthepoor.Drawingfromanoriginal databaseofBrazil’s253largestcitiesover20years,thispresentationexamines whetheradoptingPB programsinfluencesseveralindicatorsofwell-beinginputs,processes,andoutcomes.Thefindingsshow thatPBprogramsarestronglyassociatedwithincreasesinhealthcarespending,increasesincivilsociety organizations,anddecreasesininfantmortalityrates.ThisconnectionstrengthensdramaticallyasPB programsremaininplaceoverlongertimeframes.
Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - 4 Dec 2015
EventBy the People Democracy Conference, Arizona State University - Phoenix, AZ
Duration: 4 Dec 2015 → …

Conference

ConferenceBy the People Democracy Conference, Arizona State University
Period4/12/15 → …

EGS Disciplines

  • Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration

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