Presentation of new book, Is Decentralization Good for Development? Perspectives from Academics and Policymakers (Oxford, 2015), by Prof. Jean-Paul Faguet (LSE), followed by discussion by Keith McLean (World Bank) and audience Q&A.
The book reveals how decentralization can be designed to drive development forward, and focuses on how institutional incentives can be created for governments to improve public sector performance and strengthen economies in ways that enhance citizen well-being. It also draws attention to the political motives behind decentralization reforms and how these shape the institutions that result.
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