'Decentralization in Client Countries' assesses the effectiveness of Bank support for decentralization between fiscal years 1990 and 2007 in 20 countries, seeki

Nearly all countries worldwide are now experimenting with decentralization. Their motivation are diverse. Many countries are decentralizing because they believe

African countries need to improve the performance of their public sectors if they are going to achieve their goals of growth, poverty reduction, and the provisi

An effective state is essential to achieving socio-economic and sustainable development. With the advent of globalization, there are growing pressures on govern