International development agencies continue to influence the development agenda of many developing countries. One of the latest development strategies being promoted by these bodies is local economic development (LED). The introduction of contemporary LED practice, where local stakeholders and...

International development agencies continue to influence the development agenda of many developing countries. One of the latest development strategies being promoted by these bodies is local economic development (LED). The introduction of contemporary LED practice, where local stakeholders and...

Decentralisation has become an essential tool of democracy and development. Decentralisation has been widely promoted all over the world as a means of promoting governance, participation and local development. Undoubtedly, decentralisation is a positive action. However, decentralised local...