Development of Local Government and Decentralisation : A Contemporary African Perspective

Development of Local Government and decentralization: A Contemporary African Perspective provides a comprehensive guide to the tasks of the local government managers. Starting with a concise introduction to recent developments and trends in public management, decentralization of functions to district levels and local government institutions and services, the core of the book focuses on the key managerial functions and their relationships in local authority context and decentralized planning.