Title: Resource guide on decentralisation and local government

Authors: Scott, Zoë and Alam, Munawwar

Place: London [etc.]

Publisher: Commonwealth secretariat [etc.]

Year: cop. 2011

Journal: Commonwealth secretariat local government reform series

Volume: 3

PAGE: --

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: decentralization in government, local government, local taxation, political participation, accountability, public sector, public services, development planning, guidelines, poverty alleviation, conflict

Abstract: Guidance is provided for designing, implementing and evaluating decentralization reforms and local government practices. Current debates on the impact of decentralization and local government on poverty reduction, service delivery and conflict are presented.

URL: http://books.google.com/books?id=F2B4czQ03GQC

Document type: Portal