Train4Dev (2011) Harmonisation, Decentralisation, Local Governance. Implementing support to decentralisation, The role of donors as change agents.
This presentation provides guidance on how to effectively conduct policy dialogue with national authorities and different actors of decentralisation. Examples from Tanzania, Uganda and Burkina Faso are provided, as well as tips and tricks for successful dialogue.
ECDPM (2003) Building coherence between sector reforms and decentralisation: do SWAps provide the missing link?
Sector-wide approaches (SWAps) are seen as the new way to streamline development assistance. But how do they impact on centre-local relations? This study by the European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM) examines the relationship between SWAps, sector programmes and decentralisation processes in Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Tanzania and Uganda.
World Bank (2009) Local Government Discretion and Accountability: Application of a Local Governance Framework
Decentralisation reforms have rarely bred empowered democratic local authorities. Discretion and accountability relationships depend on the political economy of each country, and historical/colonial legacies.
- Political economy of decentralisation and local governance
- Local governance, citizen participation and accountability
- Decentralisation, sector policies and local service delivery
- Research
- Policy guidance
- Training material
- World Bank
- English
- India
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Angola
- Burkina Faso
- Ethiopia
- Guinea
- Tanzania
- 2011
DeLoG (2007) Alignment strategies in the field of decentralisation and local governance. A review of country practices and experiences.
This desk study provides an overview of development partners’ support to decentralisation and local governance. The study looks into issues of management of decentralisation processes, coordination and harmonisation, alignment and the use of aid modalities.
