Bolivia's 1994 decentralization led to changes in the geographic allocation of funds and to the development of … Bolivia devolved substantial resources from central agencies to municipalities in 1994. By far the most important determinant … relationship with need in agriculture and the social sectors. In sectors where decentralization did not bring about changes, the …

The most important theoretical argument concerning decentralization is that it can improve governance by making … decentralization affects governance, in particular how it might increase political competition, improve public accountability, reduce …

The most important theoretical argument concerning decentralization is that it can improve governance by making … decentralization affects governance, in particular how it might increase political competition, improve public accountability, reduce …

Does fiscal decentralization lead to more efficient governance, better public goods, and higher economic growth? This … paper tests Riker''s theory (1964) that the results of fiscal decentralization depend on the level of countries'' political … data. 1) Strength of national political parties significantly improves outcomes of fiscal decentralization such as economic …