Decentralization is not new in Timor-Leste. During the Indonesian occupation (1975-1999), selected socio-economic decision-making functions were devolved to local municipal governments. Municipal assemblies known then as Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat or DPR, functioned both at provincial […]
The property tax has great potential as a source of local government revenue in Asia, but its implementation has been uneven. The Lincoln Institute’s new book Property Tax in Asia: Policy and Practice provides the first comprehensive […]
Since its adoption in 2015, the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development has shaped not only international development cooperation but also the design of national trajectories for social and economic development. In tandem with other global […]
Local governance institutions in different countries can have considerably different features. In some Asian countries, local governance institutions have considerable functional responsibilities, powers, resources, and autonomy, while in other countries, local governance institutions have substantially […]
As a global alliance that champions decentralization and inclusive development, the Local Public Sector Alliance aims to organize itself in an inclusive and participatory manner, including by supporting platforms for knowledge sharing and policy dialogue […]
Cities in the Global South are growing rapidly and need to generate more revenue to fund critical public services. Yet revenue-raising efforts by local governments – and property taxes in particular – are frequently ineffective, […]
Join us to learn more about the implications for public financial management in Asia, with a deep dive into Nepal and Bangladesh.
The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has made a strong commitment to strengthening public service delivery through three interrelated public sector reform initiatives: Public Financial Management Reform Program (PFMRP), National Program for Public Administration Reform […]
Malaysia will not revive local government elections, as it would cost at least RM302 million nationwide and such elections for local councilors may not necessarily guarantee the provision of good service to the public, a […]
As part of the Local Public Sector Alliance’s efforts to promote high-quality, policy-relevant research on issues related to decentralization and local development around the world, the Alliance is offering a number of awards for outstanding […]
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