TY  - BOOK
AU  - Shah,Anwar
TI  - Local governance in industrial countries
SN  - 082136328X
AV  - HJ9105 .L618 2006
U1  - 336.0141722 
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Washington, D.C.
PB  - World Bank
KW  - Local finance
KW  - Local government
KW  - Finance, Public
KW  - Public administration
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - 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
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy0703/2005057766.html
ER  -