Development Policy Instruments to Support Decentralization and Local Governance Reforms

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

Development Policy Instruments to Support Decentralization and Local Governance Reforms

26 August 2015

Author / Speaker:

Bruno Carrasco, ADB - Other materials by the author

Policy-based loans (PBLs) are important instruments that address both legal and regulatory policy constraints to develop a more conducive environment. The benefits and challenges of employing PBLs in the Asian Development Banks’ governance work are explained in this presentation. Important lessons learned from the provision of governance PBLs are shared.

Geographical Focus:

Regional - Asia

Nepal

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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