Decentralization and Local Governance Reforms in South Asia: An Overview

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

Decentralization and Local Governance Reforms in South Asia: An Overview

25 August 2015

Author / Speaker:

T.R. Raghunandan, Local Government Initiative, Swiss Cooperation Office, New Delhi - Other materials by the author

This presentation shares the key features of decentralized governance in South Asia. The fiscal decentralization framework used in the region is explained. It also includes a discussion of the issues and challenges encountered and suggested ways in moving forward.

Geographical Focus:

Subregional- South Asia

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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