Title: Fiscal decentralization in developing and transition economies : progress, problems and the promise

Authors: Shah, Anwar

Place: Washington, DC

Publisher: World bank

Year: 2004

Journal: Policy research working paper

Volume: 3282

PAGE: --

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: fiscal policy, local taxation, local government, decentralization in government, accountability, civil society, democracy

Abstract: This paper examines recent decentralization efforts in fiscal rearrangements in developing economies and draws institutional lessons to advance the agenda for creating an enabling environment for accountable local governance. Citizen voice, choice and exit options are critical to success.

URL: http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.1596/1813-9450-3282

Document type: Portal