Author: Shah Tushaar
Place: Delhi
Publisher: Sage Publications
Year: 1996
Volume: 1
Pages: 315
ISBN: 81-7036-532-5
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Design
Keyword: Case Study
Shelf: C7R4
Accession No: B951
Contents: List of Tables List of Figures Abbreviations Preface Part I: Chemistry of Co-operation Part II: Three Case Studies Part III: Synthesis References and Slect Bibliography Index
Abstract: *Catalysing Co-operation: Design of Self-Governing Organisations* examines how structural, social, and strategic factors shape effective self-governance. Part I provides a theoretical foundation, exploring how trust, norms, and incentives sustain cooperation. Part II features three case studies, with a focus on Gujarat, India, showcasing successful self-governing initiatives in agriculture, water management, and rural development. Part III synthesises insights into a practical framework for designing participatory institutions. Drawing on interdisciplinary approaches, the book offers valuable guidance for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers engaged in decentralisation, community-led governance, and cooperative models, contributing to the discourse on sustainable, democratic institutional design.