OECD Multi-level Governance Studies Making Decentralisation Work A Handbook for Policy-Makers - Softcover

OECD

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9264313028 ISBN 13: 9789264313026

Publisher: OECD, 2019

Synopsis

This report offers a comprehensive overview of decentralisation policies and reforms in OECD countries and beyond. Sometimes called a “silent” or “quiet” revolution, decentralisation is among the most important reforms of the past 50 years. The report argues that decentralisation outcomes – in terms of democracy, efficiency, accountability, regional and local development – depend greatly on the way it is designed and implemented. Making the most of decentralisation systems is particularly crucial in the context of a “geography of discontent” and growing divides between places that feel left behind by globalisation and technological change and those that may benefit from the opportunities offered by megatrends. The report identifies 10 guidelines for making decentralisation work and allowing it to be conducive to regional development. Beyond the guidelines, the report proposes concrete tools for policy-makers, including detailed sets of recommendations, checklists, pitfalls to avoid and examples of good practices, both in unitary and federal countries.

Edition details

• Publisher: OECD
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9264313028
• ISBN 13: 9789264313026
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 204