Title: Decentralization in developing countries : a review of recent experience

Authors: Rondinelli, Dennis August and Nellis, John R. and Cheema, G. Shabbir

Place: Washington, DC

Publisher: World bank

Year: 1983

Journal: World bank staff working papersManagement and development series

Volume: 5818

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Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: bureaucracy, public administration, local government, decision-making, capacity building, decentralization in government

Abstract: Decentralization - whether as deconcentration, delegation, or devolution - has had mixed results. The right scale, sufficient time, and adequate training determine success. The process must be accompanied by a shift in the orientation of central bureaucracy from control to facilitation and support.

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