Rethinking decentralization in developing countries (English)

This paper draws on the growing experience with decentralization in developing countries, to explore how a wide range of variables can affect decentralization efforts, and, how policies, and incentives can be designed to improve outcomes. The paper highlights the fact that decentralization is neither good, nor bad for efficiency, equity, or macroeconomic stability; but rather that its effects depend on institution-specific design. It discusses the...

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Litvack,Jennie I.;

Ahmad,Junaid Kamal;

Bird,Richard M.;
Document Date
1998/09/30
Document Type
Publication
Report Number
21491
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
1
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World,
Region
Other,
Disclosure Date
2024/09/02
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Disclosed
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Rethinking decentralization in developing countries
Keywords
Poverty Reduction & Economic Management

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Litvack,Jennie I.; Ahmad,Junaid Kamal; Bird,Richard M..

Rethinking decentralization in developing countries (English). World Bank Sector Studies Series Washington, D.C. : The World Bank. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/938101468764361146

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