- How can property taxes drive subnational development?
Cities are the engines of economic growth. Yet subnational governments, particularly in lower-income countries, continue to face severe and persistent challenges in service delivery and infrastructure. Strengthening local governments is therefore vital for improving state-building and accountability by bringing development efforts closer to citizens. However, this success fundamentally depends on the capacity of local governments […]
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