Title:
Local government finance : the challenges of the 21st century : executive summary : second global report on decentralization and local democracy
Authors:
Martيnez-Vلzquez, Jorge
Place:
[Barcelona]
Publisher:
United cities and local governments (UCLG)
Year:
2010
PAGE:
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Subject:
Rural Decentralization and Local Governance
Keywords:
decentralization in government, fiscal policy, finance, local government, poverty alleviation
Abstract:
The architecture of fiscal decentralization in 110 countries is analysed. Local authorities are taking on more and more responsibilities. Existing funding does not allow them to respond to poverty and the need for investment. Recommendations to strengthen local government finance are proposed.
URL:
http://www.cities-localgovernments.org/gold/Upload/gold_report_2/2010%20EXECUTIVE%20SUMMARY%20baixa.pdf
Document type:
Portal