Welcome Remarks - External Support for Decentralization Reforms and Local Governance Systems in the Asia-Pacific: Better Performance, Higher Impact?

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

Welcome Remarks - External Support for Decentralization Reforms and Local Governance Systems in the Asia-Pacific: Better Performance, Higher Impact?

25 August 2015

Author / Speaker:

Bambang Susantono, Nusantara National Capital Authority Indonesia - Email the author | Other materials by the author

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Decentralization and local government reforms have been adopted by numerous countries in the Asia and Pacific region in recent decades. The rationale and motivation for these reform initiatives, many of which were aimed at strengthening sub-national governments, have been as diverse as the reform context in each country.

Geographical Focus:

Regional - Asia

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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