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Decentralization

Using specific–purpose grants to achieve development goals

March 5, 2022 LPSAManager
Decentralization has been increasing in developing countries, oftentimes, with the encouragement of development partners. It is estimated that intergovernmental transfers account for about 60 per cent of total local government revenues in developing countries. Given this trend, the question […]

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