The role that decentralization plays in public sector management around the world is evolving. Whereas decentralization has traditionally been pursued in countries as a governance reform to increase ...

Taking a coordinated, holistic approach to the governance of coastal ecosystems is widely advocated in recognition of the need to manage ecosystems as a whole. Despite commitment to approaches such as ...

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — Strengthening local governance in the Philippines, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-10 organized the Regional Decentralization Conference on ...

Therefore, Patrick Smith is right to applaud the contribution that devolution and local initiative can make in driving progress in Africa. But there is no conflict between decentralisation and a ...

As Rwanda marks 25 years of decentralization, the country stands as a compelling example of how effective decentralization can strengthen local governance, deepen democracy, and accelerate local ...

The advent of the 2010 Constitution gave Kenyans a new ray of hope, especially those from historically marginalised regions. The devolved system of government, introduced in 2013, birthed ...

Senate Democrats slammed the Agriculture Department's decision to decentralize its operations and relocate employees based in Washington, citing possible downsizing and research implications. On ...