Local governance in industrial countries /
Local governance in industrial countries /
- Washington, D.C. : World Bank, c2006.
- xxvi, 368 p. :
- Public sector, governance, and accountability series .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The information revolution, in recent years, has worked as a catalyst to create a globalized yet localized world with local governments playing an ever-increasing role in the domestic and global economy. How these governments will be able to shoulder their responsibilities' especially the delivery of local services more effectively is the concern of this book. The book, edited by Anwar Shah, provides a comparative perspective on international practices in local governance and draws lessons from these experiences to guide future reform. Case studies include the following countries.
082136328X 9780821363287
Local finance
Local government
Finance, Public
Public administration
HJ9105 / .L618 2006
336.0141722
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The information revolution, in recent years, has worked as a catalyst to create a globalized yet localized world with local governments playing an ever-increasing role in the domestic and global economy. How these governments will be able to shoulder their responsibilities' especially the delivery of local services more effectively is the concern of this book. The book, edited by Anwar Shah, provides a comparative perspective on international practices in local governance and draws lessons from these experiences to guide future reform. Case studies include the following countries.
082136328X 9780821363287
Local finance
Local government
Finance, Public
Public administration
HJ9105 / .L618 2006
336.0141722