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The Political Economy of Decentralization Reforms
"For too long, Decentralization has been considered a technical issue. This volume calls a spade a spade. Decentralization is a Political act. It is driven by Political considerations, and its outcome will depend on how the Political forces that stand to gain stack up against those that may lose. Not only does this perspective help explain the experience with Decentralization in many countries, but the volume shows how development partners even if they cannot interfere in the politics of a developing country can help improve the welfare of poor people in decentralizing societies." Shanta Devarajan Chief Economist of the Africa Region at the World Bank "In spite of their rhetoric, central governments generally do not undertake Decentralization Reforms in order to enhance efficiency or accountability.
THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF DECENTRALIZATION REFORMS: IMPLICATIONS FOR AID EFFECTIVENESS * University of California-Santa …
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