Title | Does decentralisation improve equity and efficiency in public service provision |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2007 |
Authors | Robinson, M |
Pagination | p. 7-17 |
Date Published | 2007-11-01 |
Keywords | access to sanitation, access to water, decentralization, evaluation, latin america, policies, sanitation, sdipol, service delivery, sub-saharan africa, triple s concepts, water supply |
Abstract | This article reviews evidence from the developing world to see if decentralisation has improved the quality and accessibility of health, education and infrastructure services. Supporters of decentralisation claim financial, efficiency and quality gains in service delivery through the use of local agencies that not only make better use of local resources but also understand local needs and preferences. But decentralisation also involves the risk of local elites ‘capturing’ power and resources, worsening access for poorer groups, and local government falling short in terms of technical or managerial capacity. Key findings from decentralisation in Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia include:
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Custom 1 | 202.3, 302.3 |