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Month: September 2015

Asia

Nepal passes new Federal Constitution

September 20, 2015 LPS Alliance

Nepal’s Constituent Assembly on Wednesday (September 16, 2015) overwhelmingly approved a new constitution after seven years of painstaking efforts and deliberations, splitting the country into seven federal provinces. Constituent Assembly Chairman Subash Nemwang announced the […]

Administrative decentralization

Decentralized Public Management: Crafting Improved Analysis to Facilitate Better Performance in Developing/Transitioning Nations

September 16, 2015 LPS Initiative

Public sector decentralization has become a nearly ubiquitous part of efforts by developing and transition countries to improve development management. It has performed unevenly, exhibiting both positive and problematic consequences. This paper argues that decentralization […]

Africa

Why Uganda is more transparent than Norway

September 13, 2015 LPS Alliance

This unusual insight comes from a recent IMF publication – it finds that Uganda keeps better records of its public expenditure than Norway. Is that plausible? Absolutely. My work with the Budget Strengthening Initiative looks […]

East Lampung Regent's Office, located in Sukadana, Indonesia (Credit: Crisco 1492)
Asia

Indonesia’s Law No.23/2014 modifies Regional Autonomy Law

September 13, 2015 LPS Alliance

Indonesia’s Ministry of Home Affairs recently published a circular reminding all provincial, regional and municipal governments of the penalties for regional heads and councilors who fail to meet the deadline for the regional budget approval. The […]

Asia

Bangladesh Cabinet Approves Devolution of Government Salaries

September 7, 2015 Jamie Boex

Although Bangladesh is widely regarded as one of the most centralized countries in the world, a sea-change is about to take place in the role of local governments in Bangladesh. On August 31, 2015, Cabinet […]

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