Topical and Sectoral Studies

Institute for International Cooperation
Japan International Cooperation Agency

Contents (PDF/596KB)

Preface

Introductory Remarks from the Chairperson

Chapter 1 Background and Purpose of the Study and the Participants

Chapter 2 Trend towards Decentralization in Developing Countries

• 2.1. Decentralization in Indonesia: a Project for National Integration
• 2.2. Decentralization in Thailand
• 2.3. Decentralization in the Philippines

Chapter 3 Characteristics of Decentralization in Developing Countries from Case Studies

• 3.1. Decentralization in Developing Countries from the Administrative Perspective
• 3.2. Fiscal Decentralization in Developing Countries: Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines 6
• 3.3. Fiscal Decentralization in Developing Countries: Case Study of the Present State of Thailand and Issues of Decentralization

Chapter 4 Lessons for Future Assistance Concerning Local Capacity Building in Developing Countries

Chapter 5 Decentralization in Developing Countries: Concluding Remarks

• 5.1. Government Decentralization: the Case of Japan
• 5.2. Fiscal Decentralization: the Case of Japan
• 5.3. Applying the Japanese Local Governmental Model to Other Countries