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Local Governance in Developing Countries

Year: 2006

Type: book

Abstract: This book develops a comparative institutional framework for responsive, responsible, and accountable governance in developing countries. It provides a synthesis of analytical literature on local governance. It traces the historical evolution of local governance and presents a stylized view of alternative models of local governance practiced in various countries. It also presents case studies for 10 countries by leading national and international scholars. The country case studies present an in-depth view of local government organization and finance in each country.

Source: World Bank, Washington, DC eBooks

DOI: 10.1596/978-0-8213-6565-6

Author: Anwar Shah

Language: English

Topic: Local Government Finance and Decentralization

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

Funder: United States Agency for International Development

OpenAlex ID: W2117089757

FWCI: 11.54

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Cited by: 290

Related to: 10