Decentralisation

Author : José Manuel Ruano,Marius Profiroiu
Publisher : Springer
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319324371

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The Palgrave Handbook of Decentralisation in Europe by José Manuel Ruano,Marius Profiroiu Pdf

This handbook provides an authoritative study of European decentralisation, taking into account, from a territorial perspective, the different political and administrative traditions in Europe (Continental, Anglo-Saxon and Ex-communist States) and the cleavages North-South and East-West. While in recent decades most European countries have implemented devolution policies trying to tackle different political, social or bureaucratic problems, some others have instead regionalised their territory, applied federal or pseudo-federal reforms and strengthened the role of subnational governments. This volume analyses decentralisation in these countries using different variables including history, territorial organisation, civil service and financing, and reveals how this phenomenon leads to complex intergovernmental linkages. The evolution of territorial decentralisation, the political tensions between centre and periphery, the autonomy of the subnational governments and their functions and competences, the tools of co-ordination and co-operation, and the features and role of civil service are the main issues studied here with an interdisciplinary approach.

Author : Pranab Bardhan,Dilip Mookherjee
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2006-06-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780262524544

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Decentralization and Local Governance in Developing Countries by Pranab Bardhan,Dilip Mookherjee Pdf

Over the past three decades the developing world has seen increasing devolution of political and economic power to local governments. Decentralization is considered an important element of participatory democracy and, along with privatization and deregulation, represents a substantial reduction in the authority of national governments over economic policy. The contributors to Decentralization and Local Governance in Developing Countries examine this institutional transformation from comparative and interdisciplinary perspectives, offering detailed case studies of decentralization in eight countries: Bolivia, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, South Africa, and Uganda. Some of these countries witnessed an unprecedented "big bang" shift toward comprehensive political and economic decentralization: Bolivia in 1995 and Indonesia after the fall of Suharto in 1998. Brazil and India decentralized in an uneven and more gradual manner. In some other countries (such as Pakistan), devolution represented an instrument for consolidation of power of a nondemocratic national government. In China, local governments were granted much economic but little political power. South Africa made the transition from the undemocratic decentralization of apartheid to decentralization under a democratic constitution. The studies provide a comparative perspective on the political and economic context within which decentralization took place, and how this shaped its design and possible impact. Contributors Omar Azfar, Gianpaolo Baiocchi, Pranab Bardhan, Shubham Chaudhuri, Ali Cheema, Jean-Paul Faguet, Bert Hofman, Kai Kaiser, Philip E. Keefer, Asim Ijaz Khwaja, Justin Yifu Lin, Mingxing Liu, Jeffrey Livingston, Patrick Meagher, Dilip Mookherjee, Ambar Narayan, Adnan Qadir, Ran Tao, Tara Vishwanath, Martin Wittenberg

Author : Joseph Zajda,David T. Gamage
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789048127030

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Decentralisation, School-Based Management, and Quality by Joseph Zajda,David T. Gamage Pdf

This book, which is the eighth volume in the 12-volume book series Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research, presents scholarly research on major discourses in decentralisation, school-based management (SBM) and quality in education globally. This book, which focuses on decentralisation and SBM as a governance strategy in education, presents theoretical aspects of the phenomenon of decentralisation/privatisation and contextualises them within the education research literature. It provides an easily accessible, practical yet scholarly source of information concerning the dynamics of decentralisation and SBM that normally take place when reforms are instituted to decentralize authority and power. Above all, the authors offering the latest findings regarding major discourses in dec- tralisation, SBM and quality in educational systems in the global culture emphasise aspects of that dynamic interactive process (see also Geo-JaJa 2006a; Gamage and Sooksomchitra 2006, Zajda 2009). This dynamic interaction in the process that is implicit in the title of the book is reified by calls for restructuring of schools f- lowing the idea that schools are not promoting human rights, social cohesion and sustainable development. The chapters as a source book of ideas for researchers, practitioners and policy makers in decentralisation and SBM in education contr- ute to the educational literature while enhancing the understanding of the larger dynamics involved in educational reform. It offers a timely overview of current issues affecting decentralisation in education in the global culture.

Author : D. N. Gupta
Publisher : Concept Publishing Company
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Decentralization in government
ISBN : 8180691411

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Decentralisation, Need for Reforms by D. N. Gupta Pdf

With special reference to India.

Author : Danny Burns,Robin Hambleton,Paul Hoggett
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1994-05-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781349233977

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The Politics of Decentralisation by Danny Burns,Robin Hambleton,Paul Hoggett Pdf

This wide-ranging book sets discussion of the various approaches to local government decentralisation in the context of the changing nature of public service management and the possibilities for new kinds of public involvement in government decision-making. It draws on a wide range of experiences throughout the UK as well as the findings of an in-depth study of the impact of radical decentralisation strategies in two inner London boroughs to provide an authoritative assessment of the politics of decentralisation.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264647329

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OECD Multi-level Governance Studies Decentralisation and Regionalisation in Portugal What Reform Scenarios? by OECD Pdf

The report presents a diagnosis of Portugal multi-level governance in international perspectives and highlights the strengths and challenges of the system. It then presents three potential policy paths of regional reform for Portugal. As the options are not mutually exclusive, they could work as complements to each other. The report analyses the conditions under which the reforms may deliver more economic efficiency and regional equity.

Author : Lovise Aalen,Ragnhild L. Muriaas
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781315472393

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Manipulating Political Decentralisation by Lovise Aalen,Ragnhild L. Muriaas Pdf

Can autocrats establish representative subnational governments? And which strategies of manipulation are available if they would like to reduce the uncertainty caused by introducing political decentralisation? In the wake of local government reforms, several states across the world have introduced legislation that provides for subnational elections. This does not mean that representative subnational governments in these countries are all of a certain standard. Political decentralisation should not be confused with democratisation, as the process is likely to be manipulated in ways that do not produce meaningful avenues for political participation and contestation locally. Using examples from Africa, Lovise Aalen and Ragnhild L. Muriaas propose five requirements for representative subnational governments and four strategies that national governments might use to manipulate the outcome of political decentralisation. The case studies of Ethiopia, Malawi, South Africa, and Uganda illustrate why autocrats sometimes are more open to competition at the subnational level than democrats. Manipulating Political Decentralisation provides a new conceptual tool to assess representative subnational governments' quality, aiding us in building theories on the consequences of political decentralisation on democratisation.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264275461

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OECD Public Governance Reviews Towards a New Partnership with Citizens Jordan's Decentralisation Reform by OECD Pdf

This assessment provides an evidence-based analysis of the ongoing decentralisation reforms in Jordan from the perspective of the principles and practices of open government.

Author : Sweta Mishra
Publisher : Mittal Publications
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8170995337

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Democratic Decentralisation in India by Sweta Mishra Pdf

Author : Eva Dick,Karin Gaesing,Daniel Inkoom,Teodoro Kausel
Publisher : Springer
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319293677

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Decentralisation and Regional Development by Eva Dick,Karin Gaesing,Daniel Inkoom,Teodoro Kausel Pdf

This book analyzes decentralisation, regional development paths and success factors in different governance sectors in Ghana, the Philippines, Tanzania and Chile, and discuss overarching aspects of relevance. Decentralisation, which refers to the delegation of administrative responsibilities, political decision-making and fiscal powers to lower levels of government, is now considered one of the most efficient engines of development. In Sub-Saharan Africa decentralised states have made more progress in reducing poverty than those states with lower decentralisation scores. But in many countries, decentralisation is still considered a ‘work in progress’ with unsatisfactory results. From a spatial point of view, the link between decentralisation and regional and district development is particularly interesting. Both in the North and in the South, regional or district development is seen as holding the potential for advancing social and economic development, and even more so in decentralised political settings. Space-based networks at the regional or district level are considered instrumental for responding to locally specific challenges, e.g. in areas lagging behind economically.

Author : Zoë Scott,Munawwar Alam
Publisher : Commonwealth Secretariat
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781849290296

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Resource Guide on Decentralisation and Local Government by Zoë Scott,Munawwar Alam Pdf

This topic guide provides practical guidance for designing, implementing and evaluating decentralisation reforms and local government practices to ensure they are as effective as possible. It includes summaries of key texts and provides links to cutting edge research and recent case studies.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264280700

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OECD Public Governance Reviews Decentralisation and Multi-level Governance in Kazakhstan by OECD Pdf

This review examines the reforms undertaken by the government of Kazakhstan in the area of public governance and evaluates their impact on the powers and responsibilities of subnational levels of government.

Author : European Conference of Ministers of Transport
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006-08-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789282113431

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ECMT Round Tables Transport and Decentralisation by European Conference of Ministers of Transport Pdf

Examines the circumstances under which decentralisation has brought economic and other benefits in the transport sector.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264675025

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OECD Multi-level Governance Studies Decentralisation and Regionalisation in Bulgaria Towards Balanced Regional Development by OECD Pdf

Bulgaria has made solid progress in its territorial governance and socio-economic development. Yet, it has not been able to counteract large and increasing territorial disparities. Doing so will require addressing remaining structural challenges that may be limiting further transformation, government performance and regional resilience.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264279049

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OECD Multi-level Governance Studies Making Decentralisation Work in Chile Towards Stronger Municipalities by OECD Pdf

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges confronting Chile’s centralised growth model and recommendations towards developing a more integrated territorial approach.