Title: The dynamics of decentralization in Asia and Latin America : towards a comparative interdisciplinary perspective

Authors: Smoke, Paul J. and Gَmez, Eduardo J.

Place: Cheltenham [etc.]

Publisher: Elgar

Year: 2006

Journal: Studies in fiscal federalism and state-local finance

PAGE: 339--367

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: decentralization in government, institution building, democracy, poverty alleviation, asia, latin america

Abstract: If more researchers study decentralization from a broader perspective, more could be learned about its potential contributions to countries eager to adopt it in the pursuit of improved resource use, enhanced equity and deeper democracy.

URL: http://sites.google.com/site/edgomez/Chapter13.doc

Document type: Portal