Decentralization and Local Democracy in the World

The World Bank

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'Decentralization and Local Democracy in the World' constitutes a global reference on decentralization by presenting the contemporary situation of local governments in all regions of the world. The report analyzes local authorities in each continent under three main themes: the evolution of territorial structures; responsibilities and power, management and finances; and local democracy. An additional chapter is dedicated to the governance of large metropolises, where rapid growth presents major challenges, in particular in the fast-developing countries of the South. This report also offers a comparative overview of the different realities concerning the state of decentralization, and how the basic indispensable mechansims for local democracy do, or do not exist in come countries. Relationships between the state and local authorities are evolving toward innovative forms of cooperation. In this context, the role of local authorities in the development of global policies is increasingly recognized.
The first Global Observatory on Local Democracy and Decentralization (GOLD) Report is one of the main products of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG). The GOLD Report is the first of what will be a triennial publication. UCLG represents and defends the interests of local governments on the world stage, regardless of the size of the communities they serve. Headquartered in Barcelona, the organization's stated mission is: To be the united voice and world advocate of democratic local self-government, promoting its values, objectives and interests, through cooperation between local governments, and within the wider international community.

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• Publié par: world-bank-publications
• Publié le: 04 novembre 2008
• Nombre de lectures: 16
• EAN13: 9780821377345
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 9 Mo

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Decentralization
and local democracy
in the world
First Global Report by
United Cities and Local Governments
2008Decentralization and local democracy in the world
First Global Report by United Cities and Local GovernmentsUCLG wishes to acknowledge the Support of:
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de CatalunyaDecentralization
and local democracy
in the world
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Decentralization and local democracy in the world : first global report by United Cities and
Local Governments, 2008.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-8213-7734-5 -- ISBN 978-0-8213-7735-2 (electronic)
1. Decentralization in government. 2. Local government. I. United Cities and Local
Governments.
JS113.D426 2008
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Professor at the University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, Director of GRALE7Decentralization and Local Democracy in the WorldCONTENTS
CONTENTS
Foreword 8
Preface 10
Editorial Project 12
Acknowledgments 14
Introduction 18
Africa 22
Asia-Pacific 50
Eurasia 94
Europe 12 8
Latin America 168
Middle East and Western Asia 204
North America 234
Metropolitan Governance 256
Conclusion 284
Postface 308
Bibliography 3188FOREDecentralizatiWOon and Local DemocrRDacy in the World