Decentralization in Developing Countries: Global Perspectives on the Obstacles to Fiscal Devolution (Studies in Fiscal Federalism and State-Local Finance)

ISBN 10: 1849805083 / ISBN 13: 9781849805087

Published by Edward Elgar Pub, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Decentralization in Developing Countries: Global Perspectives on the Obstacles to Fiscal Devolution (Studies in Fiscal Federalism and State-Local Finance)
• Publisher: Edward Elgar Pub
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849805083
• ISBN 13: 9781849805087
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Edited by Jorge Martinez-Vazquez, Emeritus Emeritus Regents Professor of Economics and founding Director, Public Finance Research Cluster and International Center for Public Policy, Georgia State University, Atlanta, US and François Vaillancourt, Professor, Economics Department, Université de Montréal, Canada