Subject(s): Local government. -- Decentralization in government. -- Democracy. -- Decentralization, governance and democracy -- Modifying management models- rectifying the harmful influence of misappropriate systems of decentralization, stalled decentralization reforms- Nigerian case and lessons for other African countries, local government democratization, decentralization and development in south Africa, democratic participation and grass root level- local government challenge in Tanzania -- Decentralized democracy and planning in Kerala, reforming municipal budgeting and financial management in southern American city -- Women, empowerment and local development -- Isles of excellence- Ombadir- Sudan experience- development and modernization in African village, relevance and contribution of non-governmental organizations and development to Africa, traditional chieftainship and contemporary public administration in Botswana