OECD Multi-level Governance Studies Making Decentralisation Work A Handbook for Policy-Makers

This report offers a comprehensive overview of decentralisation policies and reforms in OECD countries and beyond. Sometimes called a "e;silent"e; or "e;quiet"e; revolution, decentralisation is among the most important reforms of the past 50 years. The report argues that decentralisation outcomes - in terms of democracy, efficiency, accountability, regional and local development - depend greatly o...