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1. Decentralization, multilevel governance and intergovernmental relations: why and what?

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1.1 Why Decentralization?
1.2 Concepts and Definitions
1.3 Assessment Framework
1.4 Evolving Nature

Decentralization, Multilevel Governance and Intergovernmental Relations: A Primer

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  • 1. Decentralization: why and what
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  • 1.2 Concepts and definitions
  • 1.3 Assessment framework
  • 1.4 Evolving nature
  • 2. Decentralization spectrum
  • 3. Political economy
  • 4. Inclusion and efficiency
  • Primer - Home
  • 1. Decentralization: why and what
  • 1.1 Why decentralization
  • 1.2 Concepts and definitions
  • 1.3 Assessment framework
  • 1.4 Evolving nature
  • 2. Decentralization spectrum
  • 3. Political economy
  • 4. Inclusion and efficiency
  • Primer - Home
  • 1. Decentralization: why and what
  • 1.1 Why decentralization
  • 1.2 Concepts and definitions
  • 1.3 Assessment framework
  • 1.4 Evolving nature
  • 2. Decentralization spectrum
  • 3. Political economy
  • 4. Inclusion and efficiency