The role of decentralized governance in fostering the participation of minorities / Guido Bertucci and Adriana Alberti

Establishing inclusive democracies is essential in recognizing the dignity of all regardless of race, ethnicity, or religion and in allowing for the full participation of all members of society in the political, economic and social life of a country. How can decentralized governance contribute to the full participation of minorities in the political life of a polity? And what factors lead to successful decentralization reforms and full participation of all sectors of society? These issues are at the core of this paper.

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