Litvack, J. and J. Seddon (eds.) (2000) Decentralisation briefing notes.

This collection of briefing notes from the World Bank Institute consists of four chapters:

Chapter one explains the cross-cutting nature of decentralisation and its rationale,

Chapter two addresses key political factors, fiscal dimensions and administrative considerations, Chapter three focuses on decentralisation in specific sectors and service delivery, and

Chapter four focuses on the possible impact of decentralisation on equity objectives, macroeconomic stability, growth, accountability and corruption.