Decentralization enhances governance by transferring authority and decisionmaking closer to citizens, promoting efficiency, accountability, and participation. Local governance strengthens democracy by giving communities a direct voice in development. Decentralization and Local Governance explores how devolved administrative systems operate and the benefits and challenges they bring. The book discusses fiscal decentralization, community engagement, and policy coordination among levels of government. It also examines global experiences in decentralization and its role in regional...

Global interconnectedness has transformed the nature of policymaking and collective problemsolving, requiring nations to work together in addressing issues that transcend borders. Managing global challenges such as climate change, migration, and security demands cooperation among states, organizations, and civil society. Global Governance examines the systems, institutions, and agreements that shape decisionmaking at the international level. The book discusses the roles of the United Nations, World Bank, and other transnational actors in maintaining order and promoting sustainable...