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Decentralisation in West Africa: the Implications for Urban Climate Change Governance

November 17, 2016 LPS Initiative

West African countries have been characterised by a process of decentralisation. However, in many cases  decentralisation processes have been incomplete, perpetuating existing challenges and limiting the ability of local authorities to address both current and future environmental, social and […]

Decentralization

Comparative Assessment of Decentralization in Africa

December 10, 2015 LPS Initiative

Decentralization has advanced considerably in Africa in the last two decades. Since 1990, many African central governments have initiated or deepened processes to transfer authority, power, responsibilities, and resources to sub-national levels. To examine the […]

Decentralization

Local Government Discretion and Accountability

July 30, 2015 LPS Alliance

Decentralization reforms and local democratic governance have attracted significant attention as a way to promote good governance and accountability at the local level. Established theories in economics and political science have articulated the efficiency and accountability gains […]

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