Patterns Of Local Autonomy In Europe
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Patterns Of Local Autonomy In Europe
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Author : Andreas Ladner
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-10-26
Patterns Of Local Autonomy In Europe written by Andreas Ladner and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-26 with Political Science categories.
This book considers local autonomy, measured as a multidimensional concept, from a cross-country comparative perspective, and examines how variations can be explained and what their consequences are. It fills a gap in the literature by providing a comprehensive study of the different components of local autonomy across a large number of countries, over time. It offers a theoretically saturated concept to measure local autonomy and applies it to 39 countries, including all 28 EU member states together with Albania, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Moldova, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland Turkey and Ukraine, over a period of 25 years (1990-2014).
The Future Of Local Self Government
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Author : Tomas Bergström
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-01-12
The Future Of Local Self Government written by Tomas Bergström and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-12 with Political Science categories.
This book presents new research results on the challenges of local politics in different European countries, including Germany, the Netherlands, the Nordic countries and Switzerland, together with theoretical considerations on the further development and strengthening of local self-government. It focuses on analyses of the most recent developments in local democracy and administration.
Local Governance In Western Europe
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Author : Peter John
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2001-09-18
Local Governance In Western Europe written by Peter John and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-09-18 with Political Science categories.
`Its strength lies in combining theoretical insights with an impressive range of empirical material. The analysis is subtle and multi-layered.... This is a timely and important book' - Political Studies `Local governance have gained massive attention among scholars and practitioners during the past several years. Peter John's book fills a void in the literature by tracing the historical roots of local governance and by placing his findings in a comparative perspective' - Professor Jon Pierre, University of Gothenburg, Sweden `Peter John has produced a fascinating and stimulating book in which he assesses current developments in urban politics and local government in Europe and suggests how these changes are leading to different patterns of sub-national territorial politics in the EU today. What he has to say is of important interest to all students of local government; comparative politics and of territorial politics more generally' - Michael Goldsmith, University of Salford `this book offers a fascinating comparative analysis... themes such as New Public Management, globalisation, regionalism and privatisation will be relevant to numerous courses in government, politics, public administration and public policy' - West European Politics This text provides a comprehensive introduction to local government and urban politics in contemporary Western Europe. It is the first book to map and explain the change in local political systems and to place these in comparative context. The book introduces students to the traditional structures and institutions of local government and shows how these have been transformed in response to increased economic and political competition, new ideas, institutional reform and the Europeanization of public policy. At the book's core is the perceived transition from local government to local governance. The book traces this key development thematically across a wide range of West European states including: Belgium, France, Greece, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom.
Localism And Centralism In Europe
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Author : Edward Page
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Localism And Centralism In Europe written by Edward Page and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Political Science categories.
This book examines the legal and political basis of relationships between national and local government in seven countries: Britain, France, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Italy, and Spain. Page's study reveals significantly different approaches to the division of responsibility between central and local government. He argues that these differences originate in the distinctive patterns of development experienced in southern and northern Europe and goes on to examine the implications of his findings for patterns of policy making at the local level.
Self Rule Index For Local Authorities In The Eu Council Of Europe And Oecd Countries 1990 2020
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022
Self Rule Index For Local Authorities In The Eu Council Of Europe And Oecd Countries 1990 2020 written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with categories.
Local autonomy is a highly valued feature of good governance. The continuous attempts of many countries to strengthen the autonomy of local government shows the importance given to decentralisation and reinforcing competences at the lowest level of a state. This project1 is an extension and update of the "Self-rule index for local authorities in the EU, 1990-2014", applying the comprehensive methodology to 57 countries over 30 years (1990-2020), including almost all EU, CoE and OECD member states. A network of experts on local government assessed the local autonomy of their respective countries based on a common code book, which has been updated to include more precise measures of local autonomy. We also collected supplementary data to better understand the determinants and implications of local autonomy. The eleven variables measured are located on seven dimensions and can be combined to a "Local Autonomy Index" (LAI). The data shows an increase of local autonomy between 1990 and 2020, especially in the Central and Eastern European countries. Countries with a high degree of local autonomy include the Nordic countries, Switzerland, France, Portugal and the USA.
Central And Local Government Relations
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Author : Edward Page
language : en
Publisher: Sage Publications (CA)
Release Date : 1987
Central And Local Government Relations written by Edward Page and has been published by Sage Publications (CA) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Central-local government relations categories.
Central and Local Government Relations considers how best to organize local government units, and what powers and responsibilities should be devolved to local government. The book presents a comparative analysis of local governments in seven unitary states - Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Britain, France, Italy and Spain. It tests the hypothesis that any convincing explanation for the emergence of a particular pattern of central-local relations in one country must be able to explain why identical patterns are or are not found in others. The ability of local government to shape public services is discussed on the basis of three dimensions - the functions of local government, the type of discretion that it has, and the extent to which local political actors can influence central processes of decision making. The editors distinguish between the type of local governmnent system found in Britain and Scandinavia and that found in Southern European nations, and explore the reasons which explain these differences.
Changing Patterns Of Local Government
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Author : A. F. Leemans
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1970
Changing Patterns Of Local Government written by A. F. Leemans and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1970 with Local government categories.
Comparison of the problem of reform in local level public administration, with particular reference to decentralization - examines political, financial aspects, demographic aspects, environment and administrative aspects, covers the role of national level government policies in respect of reform, the importance of social participation and representation and includes suggestions concerning the overall structure of local government, amalgamation and cooperation. Bibliography pp. 217 to 224 and references.
The Oxford Handbook Of Local And Regional Democracy In Europe
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Author : John Loughlin
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2012-11-08
The Oxford Handbook Of Local And Regional Democracy In Europe written by John Loughlin and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-08 with Political Science categories.
The Oxford Handbook of Local and Regional Democracy in Europe analyses the state of play of democracy at the subnational level in the 27 member states of the EU plus Norway and Switzerland. It places subnational democracy in the context of the distinctive Anglo, the French, the German and Scandinavian state traditions in Europe asking to what extent these are still relevant today. The Handbook adapts Lijphart's theory of democracy and applies it to the subnational levels in all the country chapters. A key theoretical issue is whether subnational (regional and local) democracy is derived from national democracy or whether it is legitimate in its own right. Besides these theoretical concerns it focuses on the practice of democracy: the roles of political parties and interest groups and also how subnational political institutions relate to the ordinary citizen. This can take the form of local referendums or other mechanisms of participation. The Handbook reveals a wide variety of practices across Europe in this regard. Local financial systems also reveal a great variety. Finally, each chapter examines the challenges facing subnational democracy but also the opportunities available to them to enhance their democratic systems. Among the challenges identified are: Europeanization, globalization, but also citizens disaffection and switch-off from politics. Some countries have confronted these challenges more successfully than others but all countries face them. An important aspect of the Handbook is the inclusion of all the countries of East and Central Europe plus Cyprus and Malta, who joined the EU in 2004 and 2007. This is the first time they have been examined alongside the countries of Western Europe from the angle of subnational democracy.
Policy Making At The Second Tier Of Local Government In Europe
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Author : Xavier Bertrana
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-09-07
Policy Making At The Second Tier Of Local Government In Europe written by Xavier Bertrana and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-07 with Political Science categories.
Debates about multi-level governance have led to a profound restructuring of regional and local government. The second level of local government is under review in most European countries, with the aim to strengthen the institutional capacity of municipalities or to develop appropriate institutional structures for governing fragmented urban areas. This book provides a thematic and cross-national analysis of the key actors in local government that form the crucial components of effective and democratic policy making. Focussing on the second tier of local government, it examines new empirical data on councillors from this level of government in 15 European countries and integrates important variables such as party politics, notions of democracy, finance, multi-level settings. Divided into five parts, it addresses: Attitudes of county/provincial councillors towards administrative and territorial reforms; Their role perceptions and role behaviour; Their political orientation; Actor constellations and governance arrangements; Political socialization and recruitment, professionalization and career patterns of county/provincial councillors. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of local government, urban studies, regional studies, political science, sociology and geography.
The Capacity Of Local Governments In Europe
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Author : Sabine Kuhlmann
language : en
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Release Date : 2022-11-14
The Capacity Of Local Governments In Europe written by Sabine Kuhlmann and has been published by Palgrave Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-14 with Political Science categories.
This book compares local self-government in Europe. It examines local institutional structures, autonomy, and capacities in six selected countries - France, Italy, Sweden, Hungary, Poland, and the United Kingdom - each of which represents a typical model of European local government. Within Europe, an overall trend towards more local government capacities and autonomy can be identified, but there are also some counter tendencies to this trend and major differences regarding local politico-administrative settings, functional responsibilities, and resources. The book demonstrates that a certain degree of local financial autonomy and fiscal discretion is necessary for effective service provision. Furthermore, a robust local organization, viable territorial structures, a professional public service, strong local leadership, and well-functioning tools of democratic participation are key aspects for local governments to effectively fulfill their tasks and ensure political accountability. The book will appeal to students and scholars of Public Administration and Public Management, as well as practitioners and policy-makers at different levels of government, in public enterprises, and in NGOs.