"Although institutions are believed to be key determinants of economic performance, there is limited evidence on how they can be successfully reformed. The most popular strategy to improve local institutions in developing countries is "community driven development" (CDD). This paper estimates...

Intro -- Contents -- Foreword -- I Is it Africa's Turn? -- II Forum -- Robert H. Bates -- Ken Banks -- Olu Ajakaiye -- Rosamond Naylor -- David N. Weil -- Jeremy M. Weinstein -- Smita Singh -- Paul Collier -- Rachel Glennerster -- III Real Progress -- Acknowledgements -- Appendix of Resources --...