Public Sector Reform & Decentralisation

There is evidence to support both positive and negative decentralisation outcomes, as with much of the research on decentralisation, results depend on context. The decentralisation reform potential is conditioned by country context and political agenda.

Accumulated experience around the world suggests that this link depends on three factors:

• Minimum commitment to development on the part of the decentralising state.
• National policy commitment to local/territorial development.
• Recognition of LAs as development actors.

Difference scenario can prevail in different country context.

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