Commonwealth Secretariat Local Government Reform, 2008
The aim of this case study is to understand the dynamics of the implementation of fiscal decentra... more The aim of this case study is to understand the dynamics of the implementation of fiscal decentralisation in Ghana. In 1992 Ghana returned to civilian rule. A review of the Local Government Law of 1988 became necessary to bring it into compliance with the local government provisions contained in the constitution. Law 207 of the Provisional National Defence Council was therefore repealed by the promulgation of the Local Government Act, 1993. The implementation of the new decentralisation policy generated deep-seated political tension right from the outset, involving two interested parties who influenced local government law at the highest level of government.
Commonwealth Secretariat Local Government Reform, 2008
Decentralisation is now taking place in most states, including Common wealth member countries. Th... more Decentralisation is now taking place in most states, including Common wealth member countries. This trend began in the 1980s and since then most countries have devolved some responsibilities to regional and local level. The move has been driven by the failure of the state to be sufficiently responsive to citizens’ needs and regional differences and by the failure of centralised economic planning to deliver quality services to users at local level.
The fact that corruption is a major worldwide problem that places too much pressure on government... more The fact that corruption is a major worldwide problem that places too much pressure on governments and resources cannot be overemphasised. Many nations around the globe have become conscious of the terrible effects of corruption. Consequently, fighting corruption has become a worldwide concern, particularly in the developing world (UNDP, 2005). It is also a fact that national governments, international agencies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have preoccupied themselves with the effort to combat corruption, as having anti-corruption measures in place has become a necessary requirement for developmental assistance; in particular, the establishment of national anti-corruption agencies.
Commonwealth Secretariat Local Government Reform, 2008
The aim of this case study is to understand the dynamics of the implementation of fiscal decentra... more The aim of this case study is to understand the dynamics of the implementation of fiscal decentralisation in Ghana. In 1992 Ghana returned to civilian rule. A review of the Local Government Law of 1988 became necessary to bring it into compliance with the local government provisions contained in the constitution. Law 207 of the Provisional National Defence Council was therefore repealed by the promulgation of the Local Government Act, 1993. The implementation of the new decentralisation policy generated deep-seated political tension right from the outset, involving two interested parties who influenced local government law at the highest level of government.
Commonwealth Secretariat Local Government Reform, 2008
Decentralisation is now taking place in most states, including Common wealth member countries. Th... more Decentralisation is now taking place in most states, including Common wealth member countries. This trend began in the 1980s and since then most countries have devolved some responsibilities to regional and local level. The move has been driven by the failure of the state to be sufficiently responsive to citizens’ needs and regional differences and by the failure of centralised economic planning to deliver quality services to users at local level.
The fact that corruption is a major worldwide problem that places too much pressure on government... more The fact that corruption is a major worldwide problem that places too much pressure on governments and resources cannot be overemphasised. Many nations around the globe have become conscious of the terrible effects of corruption. Consequently, fighting corruption has become a worldwide concern, particularly in the developing world (UNDP, 2005). It is also a fact that national governments, international agencies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have preoccupied themselves with the effort to combat corruption, as having anti-corruption measures in place has become a necessary requirement for developmental assistance; in particular, the establishment of national anti-corruption agencies.
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