Title: Fiscal decentralisation : a comparative perspective

Authors: Chitembo, Andrew

Place: [Lusaka

Publisher: Local government association of Zambia (LGAZ)]

Year: 2009

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Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: decentralization in government, fiscal policy, local government, finance, public services, zambia

Abstract: In this address, decentralization and local service delivery in Zambia are critically reviewed. A large number of decisions by the Central Government have impacted negatively on local governments. Furthermore, Zambia has very low levels of intergovernmental transfers to local governments.

URL: http://www.lga-zambia.org.zm/LGAZ%20Information/LGAZ%20Materials/Decentralisation/Fiscal%20Decentralisation-%20A%20Comparative%20Perspective.pdf

Document type: Portal