Profile of Decentralization in South Asia

Website Name Decentralization in South Asia
Website Description This website contains information on decentralization in South Asia, which is an important governance and institutional reform initiative toward reducing poverty in South Asia. Decentralization involves the transfer of political, fiscal and administrative responsibilities and powers from the central government to intermediate and local governments.
Website Owner Office of the Regional Vice Pres (SARVP)
Business Process
  • Analytic and Advisory Activities
  • Regional Development
Original URL http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/DELETEDSITESBACKUP/0,,menuPK:496906~pagePK:34004175~piPK:34004435~theSitePK:496900,00.html
Topic Governance
Subtopic
Region South Asia
Country
Language English
Keywords Decentralization South Asia, fiscal decentralization, public service, community driven development, CDD
Year Website Created 2004
Date Archived 05/12/2009
Is Website Discontinued? Yes