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Decentralization and local democracy in the world : first global report by United Cities and Local Governments, 2008.

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Decentralization and local democracy in the world : first global report by United Cities and Local Governments, 2008.
Publication
Washington, DC : World Bank, ; United Cities and Local Governments, c2009.

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United Cities and Local Governments.
Description
345 p. : ill. (some col.); 30 cm.
Summary
"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 mechanisms for local democracy do, or do not exist in some 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."--Publisher description.
Alternative Title
First global report by United Cities and Local Governments
Subject
  • Decentralization in government
  • Local government
  • Local Government
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 320-345).
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Africa -- Asia-Pacific -- Eurasia -- Europe -- Latin America -- Middle East and Western Asia -- North America -- Metropolitan governance.
ISBN
  • 9780821377345
  • 9780821377352 (electronic)
LCCN
^^2008037308
OCLC
247439645
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library