Decentralization and subnational governance: Theory and praxis

Ryan, R; Woods, R

Decentralization and subnational governance: Theory and praxis

Ryan, R

Woods, R

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Citation:: Handbook of Research on Sub-National Governance and Development, 2016, pp. 1 - 33
Issue Date:: 2016-11-30

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dc.contributor.author	Ryan, R https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6171-0709	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Woods, R	en_US
dc.date.issued	2016-11-30	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Handbook of Research on Sub-National Governance and Development, 2016, pp. 1 - 33	en_US
dc.identifier.isbn	152251645X	en_US
dc.identifier.isbn	9781522516453	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/46909
dc.description.abstract	© 2017 by IGI Global. All rights reserved. A trend towards decentralized systems of government and the strengthening of subnational governance is underway globally. However, decentralization has many different meanings, and it is frequently left undefined, even while it is being implemented. This chapter argues that enhanced understanding of concepts and theories can contribute to improved practice during decentralization reforms, and consequently be of benefit both to governments and their citizens. Drawing on the theoretical, research and public administration literature, an approach is adopted that aims to inform decentralization praxis, that is, the interplay of policy, strategy, implementation and review. The material is used as a foundation for presenting a synthesis-framework for praxis that draws attention to: appreciating the theoretical scope of fiscal decentralization; focusing on the country and its goals; considering the design of the system of multi-level governance; focusing on central and local capacity; and adopting flexibility, supported by feedback mechanisms, in the process of decentralization.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Handbook of Research on Sub-National Governance and Development	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.4018/978-1-5225-1645-3.ch001	en_US
dc.title	Decentralization and subnational governance: Theory and praxis	en_US
dc.type	Chapter
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)/lnstitute for Public Policy and Governance
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - IPPG - Institute for Public Policy and Governance
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© 2017 by IGI Global. All rights reserved. A trend towards decentralized systems of government and the strengthening of subnational governance is underway globally. However, decentralization has many different meanings, and it is frequently left undefined, even while it is being implemented. This chapter argues that enhanced understanding of concepts and theories can contribute to improved practice during decentralization reforms, and consequently be of benefit both to governments and their citizens. Drawing on the theoretical, research and public administration literature, an approach is adopted that aims to inform decentralization praxis, that is, the interplay of policy, strategy, implementation and review. The material is used as a foundation for presenting a synthesis-framework for praxis that draws attention to: appreciating the theoretical scope of fiscal decentralization; focusing on the country and its goals; considering the design of the system of multi-level governance; focusing on central and local capacity; and adopting flexibility, supported by feedback mechanisms, in the process of decentralization.

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