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Case studies on local finance

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The Global Observatory on Local Finance, hosted by UCLG, in partnership with the OECD aims to: - Share information on local and regional governments finance and structure, based on a broad statistical study on the state of local finance in 101 countries representing 82% of the world population and 87.5 of the world GDP. - Present local and regional governments with tools adequate to financial means and capacities. - Raise the international profile of UCLG members and contribute their perspective to global debates on financing development and supporting fairer distribution of national revenues; - Promote dialogue and partnership between local governments and national governments, international institutions, and academics. On the website, you’ll find the flagship report Subnational Governments around the World, Structure and Finance, as well as publications dedicated to local finances, country profiles summarizing the situation of local governments in 101 countries, financial instruments implemented in cities around by local governments, and a digital library.

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Delivering the Goods: Building Local Government Capacity to Achieve the Millennium Development Goals

Available in English

How can local development programmes (LDPs) build the capacity of local governments and local organisations in order to improve their performance? This guide presents lessons and guidelines for local...

Developed by United Nations Capital Development Fund...

Posted by Local2030

Guidance and systemization of experiences

Key Competencies for Improving Local Governance – Local Elected Leadership Series Volume 4 – Training Tools: to support enhanced learning and application

Available in English

The Local Elected Leadership (LEL) series presents two roles and ten competencies essential for every elected official to effectively perform their job when serving local communities. The series conta...

Developed by United Nations Human Settlements Program...

Posted by Local2030

Guidance and systemization of experiences

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