Decentralization and Infrastructure in Developing Countries: Reconciling Principles and Practice

Roy Bahl () and Richard Bird

No 16, IMFG Papers from University of Toronto, Institute on Municipal Finance and Governance

Abstract: This paper examines whether developing countries should shift infrastructure investment responsibilities to local and state level governments. It concludes that while theory supports decentralization, two critical preconditions must be in place: the clear assignment of infrastructure responsibilities to local governments and effective accountability mechanisms.

Keywords: developing countries; infrastructure investment; government (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: H11 H72 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 38 pages
Date: 2013-11
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