Political Economy of Decentralization and Local Governance Reforms and Relevance for Asia

Event: External Support for Decentralization Reforms and Local Governance Systems in the Asia-Pacific

Political Economy of Decentralization and Local Governance Reforms and Relevance for Asia

25 August 2015

Author / Speaker:

Paul Smoke, New York University, Wagner Graduate School of Public Service - Other materials by the author

Decentralization as a diverse and complex phenomenon is often treated too much as a technical exercise by development partners. Giving extra attention to political and institutional dynamics is crucial in order to design and implement reforms on decentralization and local governance more effectively.

Geographical Focus:

Global

Regional - Asia

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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