- Can Competition Between Villages Reduce Conflict Within Them?
In places affected by conflict and social divisions, the way governments organize and finance local services across different levels can either reinforce divisions or help communities work together. Intergovernmental systems are therefore about more than efficiently dividing responsibilities and money across levels of government: when designed well, they can create incentives for participation, cooperation, and […]
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