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February 13, 2019. PARCC Conversations in Conflict Studies Series. Andy Korn, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Anthropology, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and Director of the Conflict Management Center. In the midst of worsening conflict in Mali, newly implemented decentralized governments hold out the prospect for peace and stability. Some analysts view successful decentralization as essential to the preservation of the Malian state, but even though it has been included in past and current peace agreements, progress in establishing decentralized institutions and providing sufficient resources for effective local governance is slow. This ethnographic project examines whether decentralized government in Mali enhances participatory development by giving local populations greater opportunities to influence decision-making. It analyzes complex webs of relations involving local government, citizens, and development agencies, each of whom is attempting to influence the development agenda.

February 13, 2019. PARCC Conversations in Conflict Studies Series. Andy Korn, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Anthropology, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and Director of the Conflict Management Center. In the midst of worsening conflict in Mali, newly implemented decentralized governments hold out the prospect for peace and stability. Some analysts view successful decentralization as essential to the preservation of the Malian state, but even though it has been included in past and current peace agreements, progress in establishing decentralized institutions and providing sufficient resources for effective local governance is slow. This ethnographic project examines whether decentralized government in Mali enhances participatory development by giving local populations greater opportunities to influence decision-making. It analyzes complex webs of relations involving local government, citizens, and development agencies, each of whom is attempting to influence the development agenda.