Dilemmas Of Decentralization
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Dilemmas of Decentralization
Author | : Metin Heper |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 134 |
Release | : 1986 |
Genre | : Decentralization in government |
ISBN | : UOM:39015041449821 |
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Decentralizing Governance
Author | : G. Shabbir Cheema,Dennis A. Rondinelli |
Publsiher | : Brookings Institution Press |
Total Pages | : 338 |
Release | : 2007-08-01 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 9780815713906 |
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The trend toward greater decentralization of governance activities, now accepted as commonplace in the West, has become a worldwide movement. This international development—largely a product of globalization and democratization—is clearly one of the key factors reshaping economic, political, and social conditions throughout the world. Rather than the top-down, centralized decisionmaking that characterized communist economies and Third World dictatorships in the twentieth century, today's world demands flexibility, adaptability, and the autonomy to bring those qualities to bear. In this thought-provoking book, the first in a new series on Innovations in Governance, experts in government and public management trace the evolution and performance of decentralization concepts, from the transfer of authority within government to the sharing of power, authority, and responsibilities among broader governance institutions. This movement is not limited to national government—it also affects subnational governments, NGOs, private corporations, and even civil associations. The contributors assess the emerging concepts of decentralization (e.g., devolution, empowerment, capacity building, and democratic governance). They detail the factors driving the movement, including political changes such as the fall of the Iron Curtain and the ascendance of democracy; economic factors such as globalization and outsourcing; and technological advances (e.g. increased information technology and electronic commerce). Their analysis covers many different contexts and regions. For example, William Ascher of Claremont McKenna College chronicles how decentralization concepts are playing out in natural resources policy, while Kadmeil Wekwete (United Nations) outlines the specific challenges to decentralizing governance in sub-Saharan Africa. In each case, contributors explore the objectives of a decentralizing strategy as well as the benefits and difficulties that will likely result.
The Political Economy of Democratic Decentralization
Author | : James Manor |
Publsiher | : World Bank Publications |
Total Pages | : 152 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : UOM:39015042983646 |
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Nearly all countries worldwide are now experimenting with decentralization. Their motivation are diverse. Many countries are decentralizing because they believe this can help stimulate economic growth or reduce rural poverty, goals central government interventions have failed to achieve. Some countries see it as a way to strengthen civil society and deepen democracy. Some perceive it as a way to off-load expensive responsibilities onto lower level governments. Thus, decentralization is seen as a solution to many different kinds of problems. This report examines the origins and implications decentralization from a political economy perspective, with a focus on its promise and limitations. It explores why countries have often chosen not to decentralize, even when evidence suggests that doing so would be in the interests of the government. It seeks to explain why since the early 1980s many countries have undertaken some form of decentralization. This report also evaluates the evidence to understand where decentralization has considerable promise and where it does not. It identifies conditions needed for decentralization to succeed. It identifies the ways in which decentralization can promote rural development. And it names the goals which decentralization will probably not help achieve.
Environment in Decentralized Development
Author | : Vito Cistulli,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |
Publsiher | : Food & Agriculture Org. |
Total Pages | : 140 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9251048363 |
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This publication presents an overview of the concepts and definitions of environment and sustainable development, showing the importance of environment and natural resources for the economies of developing countries. It provides basic knowledge and analytical tools related to environment/economy interactions and how these should be taken into account in decision-making at decentralized, or subnational, level. It reviews the role of government and the instruments at its disposal, in addition to regulatory instruments, to create a context in which environmental issues are analysed and addressed.
The Decentralization Dilemma in India
Author | : Catriona Purfield |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 31 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : OCLC:1291217342 |
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Already in precarious shape, the financial health of India's states took a turn for the worse in the late 1990s when state deficits and debt rose sharply. While India is among the world's most decentralized economies, greater decentralization is not the root cause of this situation. Panel estimation techniques find evidence that the trend rise in deficits reflects problems of transfer dependence and moral hazard that undermine states' incentives to control deficits. Those states that rely more on central government transfers and have easier borrowing access run higher deficits.
Is Decentralization Good for Development
Author | : Jean-Paul Faguet,Caroline Pöschl |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9780198737506 |
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"This book is a product of the Initiative for Policy Dialogue's Decentralization Task Force, and was first conceived at a conference held at Columbia University in New York in 2009"--Page vii.
World Bank Staff Working Paper
Author | : Dennis A. Rondinelli |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 112 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : Decentralization in government |
ISBN | : 0821302353 |
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Rethinking Decentralization in Developing Countries
Author | : Jennie Ilene Litvack,Junaid Ahmad,Richard Miller Bird |
Publsiher | : World Bank Publications |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 1998-01-01 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 0821343505 |
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In an effort to reduce poverty and improve nutrition, this Bank operation assisted the Indian program Operation Flood to develop the dairy industry in India. This study examines the policy changes instituted to support the aid flow to the dairy sector and discusses the lessons learned and benefits realized through improved dairy production. It also presents suggestions for improvement. This program differs from other Bank efforts in that it focuses on a single commodity to alleviate poverty and raise living standards.