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The Capacity of Local Governments in Europe: Autonomy, Responsibilities and Reforms

The Capacity of Local Governments in Europe: Autonomy, Responsibilities and Reforms

Kuhlmann, Sabine
Heuberger, Moritz
Dumas, Benoît Paul

Hardcover

Series: Governance and Public Management

Business GeneralGeneral Political Science

ISBN10: 3031079612
ISBN13: 9783031079610
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: Oct 6 2022
Pages: 121
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.38 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English
This book compares local self-government in Europe. It examines local institutional structures, autonomy, and capacities in six selected countries - France, Italy, Sweden, Hungary, Poland, and the United Kingdom - each of which represents a typical model of European local government. Within Europe, an overall trend towards more local government capacities and autonomy can be identified, but there are also some counter tendencies to this trend and major differences regarding local politico-administrative settings, functional responsibilities, and resources. The book demonstrates that a certain degree of local financial autonomy and fiscal discretion is necessary for effective service provision. Furthermore, a robust local organization, viable territorial structures, a professional public service, strong local leadership, and well-functioning tools of democratic participation are key aspects for local governments to effectively fulfill their tasks and ensure political accountability. The book will appeal to students and scholars of Public Administration and Public Management, as well as practitioners and policy-makers at different levels of government, in public enterprises, and in NGOs.

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