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The notion of good governance is related to effective public government institutions. At the local level, this involves the development of partnerships between top - down government initiatives and bottom - up local institutions and policies. In the current rural Andean context, municipalities are frequently the framework within which local governance is nested. Empowering local citizens and community organizations in decision - making processes, not only increases efficiency, but also provides a real possibility to individuals or groups to transform their choices into desired actions and outcomes. The ultimate goal for adopting a synergetic approach is to strengthen the livelihood strategies of both households and local communities.
