Decentralisation in Commonwealth Africa : experiences from Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Mozambique and Tanzania / edited by Janet Kathyola and Oluwatoyin Job.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kathyola, Janet, editor.

Job, Oluwatoyin, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Decentralization in government--Africa.

Decentralization in government.

Africa.

Physical Description:

xx, 291 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

London : Commonwealth Secretarial, 2011.

Summary:

Through detailed case studies of decentralisation policies in five sub-Saharan African countries - Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Mozambique and Tanzania - this book examines the challenges presented, lessons learned, and recommends ways to improve policy implementation.

Contents:

1 Introduction 1

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 Conceptual/Literature Review of Decentralisation 2

1.3 Analytical Framework and Methodology 10

2 Decentralisation in Botswana 15

Summary 15

2.1 Introduction 17

2.2 Decentralisation in the Botswana Context 19

2.3 Devolution through Local/District Council System 26

2.4 Deconcentration through Sectoral Government Ministries, District Administration and other Local Institutions 34

2.5 Decentralisation Achievements: Improvement in Service Provision and Empowerment of Institutions for Local Governance? 43

2.6 Lessons, Challenges and Suggestions 47

3 Decentralisation in Cameroon 57

Summary 57

3.1 Introduction 59

3.2 Cameroon: Physical, Economic, and Political Context 60

3.3 Decentralisation by Devolution in Cameroon 68

3.4 Role of Donors 77

3.5 Summary and Conclusion 80

4 Decentralisation in Ghana 89

Summary 89

4.1 Introduction 90

4.2 Decentralisation in the Ghana Context 92

4.3 Devolution through District Assembly System 106

4.4 Deconcentration of Central Government Administration 117

4.5 Decentralisation to Markets and Non-State Institutions 121

4.6 Achievements, Challenges and Suggestions for Improvement 124

5 Decentralisation In Mozambique 139

Summary 139

5.1 Introduction 142

5.2 Decentralisation in the Mozambique Context 144

5.3 Devolution through Municipalisation Process 151

5.4 Deconcentration of Central Government Administration 159

5.5 Decentralisation to Markets 171

5.6 Lessons Learned, Achievements, Challenges and Suggestions for Improvement 172

6 Decentralisation In Tanzania 185

Summary 185

6.1 Introduction 187

6.2 Country Background 189

6.3 D-by-D in LGRP I: Status of Implementation 195

6.4 D-by-D: Successes and Challenges 213

6.5 Local Government Reform Programme Phase II (2009-2014) 218

6.6 Conclusion 220

7 Cross-Cutting Issues, Challenges, Good Practices And Possible Intervention Opportunities 227

7.1 Introduction and Overview 227

7.2 Analyses of Current Decentralisation Policies and Practices 228

7.3 Lessons and Challenges 247

7.4 Good Practices and Potential Interventions 259.

ISBN:

9781849290449

184929044X

OCLC:

709683039