Publication: Local Government Discretion and Accountability : A Local Governance Framework
Date
2007-06
ISSN
Published
2007-06
Author(s)
World Bank
Abstract
This economic and sector work (ESW)
report presents an analytical framework of local governance
through the lens of accountability. It intends to establish
a methodological basis for analyzing linkages between
decentralization and accountability and is based on desk
reviews and interviews. The main objective of this report is
to present a coherent and comprehensive approach for
decentralizing countries to achieve a high degree of local
government discretion accompanied by robust accountability
mechanisms. This report, which is a direct response to this
growing interest, presents various social accountability
mechanisms that could complement public sector
accountability approaches. It also highlights the
operational challenges the Bank's projects on local
governance reform must often confront. Accordingly, the
findings of this ESW provide, in one comprehensive
framework, guidance on both macro policy-making and
implementation of decentralization reforms.
Citation
“World Bank. 2007. Local Government Discretion and Accountability : A Local Governance Framework. © Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/53cb8a3e-b739-51fd-9b31-2538e4c33876 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”