What is decentralization, what is its underpinning rationale, and why might it matter for least-developed countries … decentralization into clear empirical conclusions; and (ii) to derive policy lessons relevant to least-developed countries. It first … reviews the different definitions of decentralization employed in the literature before proposing one best suited to countries …

mechanisms behind diversification performance through in-depth case studies of Oman, Laos and Indonesia, and conclude by …

Decentralization of provision of public services has been an important item in the agenda of developing countries …. While some scholars and practitioners argue that decentralization is associated with improvements in provision due to higher … accountability, others note its potential pitfalls. In particular, decentralization to local communities characterized by poverty …