Local Government Reform Across Developed Countries
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Local Government Reform Across Developed Countries
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Author : Barbara Ermini
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Local Government Reform Across Developed Countries written by Barbara Ermini and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Local government categories.
When we look at local government practice across the advanced nations we observe a very heterogeneous picture since countries have arranged their local public sector in different ways. Over the last two decades the majority of such countries have introduced intense structural reform. This is due to the increasing number of functions, responsibilities and objectives assigned to local governments as implication of new and more modern models and principles of local governance (for example, a significant challenge is represented by the fiscal federalism and new public management). To draw out 'stylized facts' to link the diversity and differences which characterizes these local government experiences is not an easy attempt but it deserves attention. Discerning regularities among alternative patterns of local government development can help to improve the understanding of how different dimensions of local government interact with existing institutional setting in order to achieve better performance (i.e, economic efficiency, accountability, democracy, etc) at the lower level of government. Finally, this exercise can be useful to policy makers seeking informed policy options when design optimal intergovernmental relations and structural reforms.
The Theory And Practice Of Local Government Reform
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Author : Brian Dollery
language : en
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Release Date : 2008-01-01
The Theory And Practice Of Local Government Reform written by Brian Dollery and has been published by Edward Elgar Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-01-01 with Law categories.
'Structural reform has been one of the most important, and yet one of the most neglected, aspects of modern local government. This book represents the first attempt, since the early seventies, at providing a comprehensive account of both the theory and practice of structural reform in local government in developed countries. Using recent policy experience from seven different countries, the authors present seminal theoretical perspectives on structural reforms in local governance and the policy implications deriving from them. Written by well-known scholars of local government from around the world, this volume is a "must-read" for all academics, practitioners, students and policymakers.' - Giorgio Brosio, University of Turin, Italy
Local Government Reform
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Author : Brian Dollery
language : en
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Release Date : 2008-01-01
Local Government Reform written by Brian Dollery and has been published by Edward Elgar Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-01-01 with Political Science categories.
'Written by an impressive array of experts, this book surveys local government reforms in six advanced democracies, federal and unitary, which share a municipal legacy: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, and the US. . . The book has an excellent bibliography and will help open up a field heretofore noted for its insularity. Recommended.' - A.J. Ward, Choice
Local Government Reform
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Author : United Nations. Department of Economic and Social Affairs
language : en
Publisher: New York : United Nations
Release Date : 1975
Local Government Reform written by United Nations. Department of Economic and Social Affairs and has been published by New York : United Nations this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Comparative government categories.
Public Sector Reform In Developing And Transitional Countries
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Author : Christopher J. Rees
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-09-13
Public Sector Reform In Developing And Transitional Countries written by Christopher J. Rees and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-13 with Political Science categories.
Over recent decades, decentralization has emerged as a key Public Sector Reform strategy in a wide variety of international contexts. Yet, despite its emergence as a ubiquitous activity that cuts across disciplinary lines in international development, decentralization is understood and applied in many different ways by parties acting from contrary perspectives. This book offers a fascinating insight into theory and practice surrounding decentralization activities in the Public Sectors of developing and transitional countries. In drawing on the expertise of established scholars, the book explores the contexts, achievements, progress and challenges of decentralization and local governance. Notably, the contributions contained in this book are genuinely international in nature; the chapters explore aspects of decentralization and local governance in contexts as diverse as Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Tanzania, Uganda, and Viet Nam. In summary, by examining the subject of decentralization with reference to specific developing and transitional Public Sector contexts in which it has been practiced, this book offers an excellent contribution towards a better understanding of the theory and practice of decentralization and local governance in international settings. This book was published as a special double issue of the International Journal of Public Administration.
Steps To Local Government Reform
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Author : Allyn O. Lockner
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2013-03-29
Steps To Local Government Reform written by Allyn O. Lockner and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-29 with Political Science categories.
Does the performance of your local government leave something to be desired? Maybe youre not satisfied with the services your government provides, or maybe the cost for these services is far too much. If so, take heart; you can do something about it. Steps to Local Government Reform is your step-by-step guide to undertaking reform on the local level. Public manager Allyn O. Lockner combines years of experience in the public sector to show how you, as a resident or an elected local official, can work with others to successfully implement change within your community. Lockner explains how to make numerous choices regarding the preparation for, and the study, planning, marketing, approval, implementation, and evaluation of reforms. He also shows you how to share these reform results with others. Using various criteria, comparisons, practices, analyses, and other studies aimed at local government performance, Lockner delves into the sometimes tricky world of enacting reform. He reveals how local government works and provides a map for maneuvering around bureaucratic roadblocks. In addition, he includes a comprehensive bibliography for research, an appendix of terms commonly used in the reform process, and guides to creating reform models that are likely to work. With this compendium, you can help resolve vital issues, improve your community, and live a better life.
Local Government Reforms In Countries In Transition
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Author : Frederick A. Lazin
language : en
Publisher: Studies in Public Policy
Release Date : 2007
Local Government Reforms In Countries In Transition written by Frederick A. Lazin and has been published by Studies in Public Policy this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Political Science categories.
Local Government Reforms in Countries in Transition explores the impacts that the end of the Cold War and increased globalization have had on governments around the world. The decentralization of national governments has led to a greater role for local governments; public administration and democratic representation are the new arenas of local governments the world over. Focusing not only on countries from the former Soviet Union, but also on Israel, China, South Africa, and Egypt, the contributors to this volume present a truly global investigation of countries experiencing governmental transformation. Book jacket.
Local Governance Reform In Global Perspective
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Author : Norbert Kersting
language : de
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Release Date : 2009-07-15
Local Governance Reform In Global Perspective written by Norbert Kersting and has been published by Springer-Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-15 with Political Science categories.
"Good local governance" reflects the dual functions of local government. On the one hand, democratic regimes gain input legitimacy by responsiveness and by being inclusive towards the preferences of their citizens. On the other hand, they achieve output legitimacy by effectively delivering public goods and services. Their governance strategies follow three major paths - "decentralisation," "political administrative reforms" and "participatory reforms". But national contexts, actors, political culture and path dependency matter a lot. In this book continent-wide developments are compared by using relevant country studies. This comparative approach focuses on "developing countries" in Asia, Africa and Latin America, comparing and contrasting their experience with that of European countries
Oecd Fiscal Federalism Studies Reforming Fiscal Federalism And Local Government Beyond The Zero Sum Game
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Author : Blöchliger Hansjörg
language : en
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Release Date : 2012-03-21
Oecd Fiscal Federalism Studies Reforming Fiscal Federalism And Local Government Beyond The Zero Sum Game written by Blöchliger Hansjörg and has been published by OECD Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-21 with categories.
This book describes and examines reforms of fiscal federalism and local government in 10 OECD countries implemented over the past decade.
Reforming Local Government In Europe
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Author : Norbert Kersting
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-06-29
Reforming Local Government In Europe written by Norbert Kersting and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-29 with Political Science categories.
Nearly all Western and Central European local government systems have been reformed since the 1990's. Taking into account variations in historical and national context, the book looks for different ways of local government reform, their emphases and their divergent trajectories.