Title: Decentralization and service delivery

Authors: Ahmad, Junaid

Place: Washington, DC

Publisher: World bank

Year: 2005

Journal: Policy research working paper

Volume: 3603

PAGE: --

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: decentralization in government, public administration, fiscal policy, local government, accountability, public services

Abstract: This paper provides a framework that explains both why decentralization can generate substantial improvements in service delivery, and why it often falls short of this promise. Strong relationships of accountability between the actors in the service delivery chain are emphasized.

URL: http://www-wds.worldbank.org/servlet/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2005/05/12/000011823_20050512104803/Rendered/PDF/wps3603.pdf

Document type: Portal