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definitely worth a read...and not only for those who work in Afganistan
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Schmedlap
Thoughts?
A telling study. Just read it once and I have not found the holes yet...that will likely show up later as edits to this post.
- From an academic perspective it is a very well executed article.
- It is very clear on its own limitations
- It offers a pretty clear framework for understanding/assessing local governance structures
- Uses the example of the NSP to talk about induced local governance structures in a most helpful way...diaggregates the dimensions of interaction in a manner that is structured by the framework used to explore the conditions necessary for effective forms of local governance.
- Ends by clearly posing an entirely reasonable and very difficult question
- It disaggregates institutions and individuals in a most helpful way
- It is not prejudiced (romantic or critical) vis. traditional institutions
My concerns (at this point)
- it does not discuss substantially the reliability of the data on which its quantitative analysis is taken
- it does not offer qualitative studies that contradict the conclusions
- it appears to be a bit mission driven
I'm sure I'll feel silly about how impressed I am by this article at some time in the future, but for now, it looks pretty good.
-peter
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