Journal of Economic and Social Research Vol 12(1), 2010               ISSN 1302-1060

   Articles:   

Introduction to the Special Journal Issue: Spaces for Change? Decentralization,     Participation and Local Governance in the Middle East/North Africa Region
   by Sylvia I. Bergh & Mostafa Jari

Local Governance in the MENA Region: Space for (Incremental and Controlled)     Change? Yes, Promoting Decentralized Governance? Tough Question
   by Mostafa Jari

The State from Below: Local Governance Practices in Jordan
   by Malika Bouziane

Rural “Participation” and its Framework in Tunisia
   by Aude-Annabelle Canesse

The Complexities of Inclusive Participatory Governance: The Case of Moroccan     Associational Life in the Context of the INDH
   by Yasmine Berriane

Assessing Local Governance Innovations in Morocco in Light of the Participatory    Budgeting Experience in Brazil: The Case of “Civil Society” Federations (Espaces    Associatifs) in Al Haouz Province
   by Sylvia I. Bergh

Assessing Mayors' and Council Members' Perceptions on Improving Community     Involvement and Municipal Performance: The Case of Palestinian Local     Governments
   by Nidal Rashid Sabri

Women and Local Democracy in Turkey
   by Ömer Çaha