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... 2 Decentralization as a means to improve urban management
The present organizational structures for land management and service delivery in Asian cities face daunting problems in providing shelter, urban services and a decent living environment for the growing number of urbanites. ...
When considering a process of decentralization, it is important to clarify some frequently used terms. ... A decentralization process which aims at improving the efficiency of the public sector relies on a process of devolution. Detailed analysis of many so-called decentralization processes in developing countries reveal that these processes are often limited to decentralization and do not include strong devolution components. ... Unfortunately, instead of being part of a carefully designed sequence of reforms, "decentralization has become a disorderly series of reluctant concessions by central governments attempting to maintain political stability" (Dillinger, 1994). ... 1 shows the Integrated Urban Infrastructure Development Programme (IUIDP) of Indonesia which is an extensive decentralization programme. ... The IUIDP programme was initiated in the mid-1980s as the Government realized that a decentralization process could increase the efficiency of the service delivery system. ...
There is a need for research on how successful the on-going decentralization programmes have been. ... It is imperative for true decentralization that there is local decision-making autonomy;
· Lack of coordination in the efforts of different bodies caused by an information gap between the different tiers of government. ... However, it is important to note that a decentralization process is evolutionary in nature.
Approximate Word count = 2118
Approximate Pages = 8.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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