Decentralization, Local Governance and the Local Public Sector

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Roy Kelly Moderates 6th African Tax Research Network Congress

Duke University Professor Roy Kelly moderated the “Tenets of a Successful Property Tax Reform for Africa” session at the 6th African Tax Research Network Congress (ATRN). The [...]
Asia

Governance Drivers of Rural Water Sustainability in Indonesia

Community-led service delivery is an effective method of providing basic public services to populations and, at times, the only option. Yet, despite attempts by development [...]
Africa

Benin: Improving Local Health Outcomes with Participatory Budgeting

Public Financial Management (PFM) plays a critical role in policy-making and public service delivery. Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a PFM tool that offers an opportunity [...]
Cities and urban services

Our City Plans: UN Habitat launches its updated participatory urban planning toolbox

What is UN-Habitat’s Our City Plans? Our City Plans, formerly known as Participatory Incremental Urban Planning (PIUP), is a toolbox that allows local governments and [...]
Africa

South African court orders national government to intervene in municipal financial crisis

Failed service delivery at municipal level is not a new phenomenon, even in countries–such as South Africa–that have a relatively well-functioning local governance system. Local [...]