The literal meaning of self-governance is governing oneself rather than being governed by others. Local self-governance thus connotes a process of collective discussions, collaborative learning and collaborative actions by the local community and its leadership on the basis of their collective knowledge. Here, citizens are not just subjects but also the actors and the decision-makers. The ...

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