Decentralization in Developing Countries: Global Perspectives on the Obstacles to Fiscal Devolution - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 1849805083 ISBN 13: 9781849805087

Casa editrice: Edward Elgar Pub, 2011

Riassunto

`Some think that decentralization has not gone "far enough" to be considered successful; others argue that it has already "failed". As the studies of decentralization in 15 developing countries in this volume clearly show, every case is different, and persuasive generalizations are hard to find. Fortunately, the introductory chapter usefully pulls this diverse reality together to highlight some key obstacles to successful decentralization and to suggest some approaches that might - provided that those in power are sufficiently supportive - lead to better outcomes in the future.'
- Richard M. Bird, University of Toronto, Canada

This insightful study examines the decentralization experiences from 15 countries in different regions of the world. All of these countries have actively attempted to decentralize, or continue to do so, and have faced obstacles serious enough to either derail or significantly delay their decentralization objectives.

Decentralization in Developing Countries evaluates the main obstacles to the decentralization process. The contributors expertly discuss the flaws in the decentralization design, resistance from those holding traditional or central power and, uniquely, weak central governments. They then extract lessons for policymakers, regarding what may be done and what should ideally be avoided.

This important book focuses on how to implement decentralization plans as whole complete processes, rather than examining individual aspects of decentralization. It will therefore prove invaluable for academics and researchers of development economics, public finance and in particular decentralization. Employees of various bodies, including DFID, UNDP, the World Bank, as well as other development banks and bilateral aid organizations, will also find it an informative resource.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Edited by Jorge Martinez-Vazquez, Emeritus Regents Professor of Economics and former Director, Center for State and Local Finance, Fiscal Research Center and International Center for Public Policy, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University, Atlanta, US and François Vaillancourt, Professor, Economics Department, Université de Montréal, Canada

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Edward Elgar Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1849805083
• ISBN 13: 9781849805087
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 599
• Redattore: Martinez-Vazquez Jorge, Vaillancourt Francois
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• Persona responsabile: non disponibile