Essays about: "fiscal decentralization"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words fiscal decentralization.

  1. 1. DECENTRALIZATION AND COVID-19 OUTCOMES. Investigating the relationship between levels of decentralization and COVID-19 excess mortality rates.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Ruslan Nasirov; [2022-11-07]
    Keywords : decentralization; types of decentralization; COVID-19; excess mortality rate;

    Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic created far reaching societal disruptions around the globe, forcing governments to respond to protect the wellbeing of their citizens. Because of a large variation in conditions – between geography, capacity, density etc. – countries resorted to different methods which led to differing results. READ MORE

  3. 2. Decentralization - a route towards gender balance in municipal politics? Decentralization and wider women representation in municipal assemblies: evidence across countries

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Lali Dvali; [2021-11-23]
    Keywords : Women s political representation; fiscal decentralization; municipal level; gender and politics;

    Abstract : This paper explores the relationship between the level of decentralization and women's political participation in local politics. Using the OLS regression analysis I ask whether fiscal decentralization fosters more gender-balanced politics at the municipal level and whether the quality of public service serves as a mechanism through which the relationship works. READ MORE

  4. 3. Refugee local integration: Local governments as stakeholders in the implementation of the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework in Uganda.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Nyende Keith Mark; [2021]
    Keywords : CRRF; Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework; GCR; Global Compact for Refugees; Refugees; Forced Displacement; Integration; Local Integration; Local Government; Decentralization; Refugee Policy; Triple Nexus; Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus; Uganda.;

    Abstract : In 2016, member states of the United Nations, by consensus, adopted the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants, in which they also agreed to the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF). The framework, arguing for a multi-stakeholder inclusive approach that includes local authorities, was suggested to be a progressive step in establishing an international regime offering predictability in dealing with large scale refugee movements, placing focus on self-reliance, economic inclusion, and support for both refugees and host communities. READ MORE

  5. 4. Environmental pollution and fiscal decentralization. On the role of institutions.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Alfred Romero Molina; [2018]
    Keywords : Environmental pollution; fiscal decentralization; institutions; race to the top; race to the bottom; GMM estimator.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Previous research in the field of Environmental Federalism has not reached an agreement on whether fiscal decentralization leads to an increase in environmental pollution, i.e. a race to the bottom, or decrease in it, i.e. READ MORE

  6. 5. Opportunities for Kenyans to fight corruption

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Fredrik Stedtjer; [2018]
    Keywords : Kenya; corruption; devolution; decentralization; norms; power structures; accountability; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In 2013 Kenya implemented their devolution, which is the process of devolving political functions, fiscal resources and administrative responsibilities to sub-national units. The central reason behind this constitutional change was to address the chronic ethnic conflicts of Kenya. READ MORE