Local Governance in Developing Countries

Local Governance in Developing Countries

Author: Anwar Shah

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 492

ISBN-13: 0821365665

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This book provides a new institutional economics perspective on alternative models of local governance, offering a comprehensive view of local government organization and finance in the developing world. The experiences of ten developing/transition economies are reviewed to draw lessons of general interest in strengthening responsive, responsible, and accountable local governance. The book is written in simple user friendly language to facilitate a wider readership by policy makers and practitioners in addition to students and scholars of public finance, economics and politics.


Fintech

Fintech

Author: International Monetary Fund

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2019-06-27

Total Pages: 73

ISBN-13: 1498321860

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The paper finds that while there are important regional and national differences, countries are broadly embracing the opportunities of fintech to boost economic growth and inclusion, while balancing risks to stability and integrity.