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The development of international cooperation has undergone dynamic evolution, with active involvement from local governments that extends beyond the central government's authority. For this purpose, paradiplomacy has been widely applied by local governments in Indonesia. However, several, including the Province of Banten, have not fully optimized its implementation. Despite having significant potential for participating in international cooperation, the execution of paradiplomacy in Banten has not yet reached the expected level. This research aims to explain the implementation of paradiplomacy in the Province of Banten and to identify the factors influencing its ineffectiveness. The research applies a qualitative descriptive approach and uses case studies and document analysis to gain an in-depth understanding of paradiplomacy implementation. Data collection involves library research and field observations. The research finds that two factors contribute to the ineffectiveness of paradiplomacy in Banten, including legal ambiguities in the regulations governing paradiplomacy and the absence of a multi-level paradiplomacy system in Banten. Revitalizing these factors can enhance the effectiveness of Banten's paradiplomacy.

Signed: Meston, Charles Roberts, E. Hilton Young ; Mode of access: Internet.

RECENT BRITISH GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS AFFECTING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ARE CONTAINED IN WHITE PAPERS ON 'RATES' AND 'STREAMLINING THE CITIES'. THE SECRETARY OF STATE JUSTIFIES SUCH MAJOR PROPOSALS AS THE ABOLITION OF SEVEN MAJOR AUTHORITIES AND THE EFFECTIVE WEAKENING OF THE POWERS OF OTHER LOCAL AUTHORITIES WITH THE SOMEWHAT SIMPLISTIC ASSERTION THAT 'WE (IN BRITAIN) LIVE IN A UNITARY AND NOT A FEDERAL STATE'. WHEREAS THE STRUCTURE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD NEVER BE STATIC, A NEED FOR CHANGE IS NOW BEING ARGUED ON A SERVICE-EFFICIENCY BASIS, WHILE THE REQUIREMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS TO GOVERN THE CONURBATIONS IS ALMOST UNCONSIDERED. THE EFFECT OF GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS WILL BE TO WEAKEN THE POSITION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN RELATION TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT AND AGAIN RAISE SIGNIFICANT QUESTIONS ON THE NATURE OF REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM. THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES ARE A FUNDAMENTAL PART OF OUR DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM, FAR MORE REAL, RESPONSIVE AND PROXIMATE FOR MOST OF US, AND THE ONLY BODIES, APART FROM THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, WHICH ARE ELECTED.

The distribution of public revenues is one of the fundamental elements in the shaping of the system of public finance in any country. The process is difficult from both the political and economic points of view. Also the objective conditions make the ideal distribution impossible and any solution results in a greater or lesser fiscal imbalance. An attempt to solve the problems of vertical and horizontal fiscal imbalance and consequences of a greater contribution of territorial self-government tasks and finance leads to complex fiscal relations between the state and the territorial self-government. The aim of this paper is to point out the basic characteristics of the financing system of the local government and the areas of fiscal relations between the national and local government in Poland against the traditional principles of fiscal federalism. Statistical measures of financial independence of territorial self-government entities and their restrictions have also been presented here. The paper ends with conclusions which synthetically present the current problems in fiscal relations in Poland and conclusions de lege ferenda.

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"Politics and Government in South Africa provides an up-to-date analysis of political institutions in South Africa from the indigenous period to the present. The book examines the ideas that inform the operation of political institutions, political and popular culture, as well as political socialization. It highlights the major theories that have been used to study South Africa and includes an analysis of socio-economic issues, domestic policy, legislature, foreign policy and the judiciary. As well as political scientists, the volume brings in artists and writers to highlight an alternative representation of South African society, and offers different perspectives on government and politics. By including popular culture, students are introduced to the diverse ways in which artists and writers use their craft to draw attention to pressing economic, social justice and political issues in South Africa. Key features include critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter that allow students to reflect on what they have learned. The volume also provides simulation exercises from opposing political parties on critical matters such as land, major court cases, South Africa's role in the African Union, military engagement abroad, and peacekeeping. This volume will appeal to undergraduate students studying African Studies, International Relations, Foreign Policy and Political Science"--

Selected official statements and documents from US sources on developments in Haiti and US support for newly elected Haitian President René Préval.

Discusses issues such as collaborative federal institutions in Australia, public sector modernization in Germany, administrative reform in the US, local government in France, and governance in the European Union; 6 articles.