Trends in Decentralization

Abstract

Discusses trends toward decentralization in 18 countries, with attention to the neoliberal & democratic accountability reform agendas. Both agendas seek to increase state accessibility, accountability, & transparency to citizens; however, their proposed mechanisms for change are different. An overview of decentralization trends as well as individual country analyses are provided, with a section dedicated to educational decentralization. The extent, character, & objectives of decentralization vary by country & by institutional structure. 6 Tables, 2 Appendixes. L. Collins Leigh