Debates over decentralization in authoritarian contexts often center on whether it provides significant steps toward democratization or is simply a tool autocrats use to shore [...]
Fiscal decentralization and balanced regional development are closely related policy objectives: when making policies for one of these objectives, it is important to take into [...]
Intergovernmental grants are an important financial tool for funding subnational governments at the local, intermediate, and regional levels. These grants serve three main purposes: financing [...]
In recent years, there has been a global push for government transparency, with Africa also experiencing a significant increase in the adoption of right-to-information laws. [...]
Debates over decentralization in authoritarian contexts often center on whether it provides significant steps toward democratization or is simply a tool autocrats use to shore up their power. However, evidence from Tanzania finds that opposition-led [...]
In recent years, there has been a global push for government transparency, with Africa also experiencing a significant increase in the adoption of right-to-information laws. The ability to access this information is crucial for fostering [...]
After the adoption of a new Constitution in 2016, Zambia embarked on a process of devolution. To mark progress to date, and exchange views on the way forward, the Fourth National Decentralization Conference was convened [...]