This book analyzes the architecture of fiscal decentralization in one hundred and ten countries as well as in major metropolitan areas. In the majority of these countries, local authorities are taking on more and more responsibilities for public investment and the provision of services that are...

This book, compiled from the 2nd Global Report of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) on Decentralization and Local Democracy, analyzes the architecture of fiscal decentralization in one hundred and ten countries as well as in major metropolitan areas. In the majority of these countries,...

The objective of this paper is to analyze the international settlement system and its implications for the development of a global telecommunications network in an industry scenario that is moving beyond international accounting rates. The international dimension of funding developing countries'...