Title: Local institutional and political structures and processes : recent experience in Africa

Authors: Olowu, Dele

Year: 2003

Journal: Public administration and development

Volume: 23(2003)1

PAGE: 41--52

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: decentralization in government, local government, democracy, political conditions, governance, accountability, management, legal aspects, fiscal policy, africa, africa south of sahara

Abstract: This article reviews basic institutional and political mechanisms intended to facilitate effective decentralization and intergovernmental fiscal relations in Africa, including legal, constitutional, fiscal and managerial reforms. Particular attention is given to internal and external accountability.

URL: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pad.258/pdf

Document type: Portal