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Decentralization, Local Government and Democratic Institution Building

  • Journal of Regional Studies and Development
  • Abbr : JRSD
  • 2009, 18(1), pp.59-82
  • Publisher : Institute for Poverty Alleviation and International Development: IPAID
  • Research Area : Social Science > Area Studies > Regional Studies in general > Comparative / Statistical Regional Studies

Allan Rosenbaum 1

1Florida International University, USA

Candidate

ABSTRACT

While there has been a great deal of attention devoted to issues of decentralization and local governance by practitioners, scholars and the international development community during the course of the past several decades, much of the focus has been upon issues of fiscal decentralization. In this article, the relationship between decentralization, local governance and democratic institution building is examined. Attention is devoted to the role of decentralization and local governance in terms of the dispersal of political power, the creation of civic space and the relationship between local government and civil society. In addition, issues of maximizing citizen choice and enhancing local economic development are also examined. This is followed by a review of the critical issues involved in the building of democratic local governance. Eight recommendations for doing this are presented. They include the need to recognize the complexity of the process, understand the importance of citizen participation and the need for an adequate and dependable revenue base. Attention is also paid to the need for effective management practices, as well as the role of national governments and civil society in the development of strong and effective democratic local governance.

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