This book analyzes the architecture of fiscal decentralization in one hundred and ten countries as well as in major metropolitan areas. In the majority of these countries, local authorities are taking on more and more responsibilities for public investment and the provision of services that are...

section 1. Elementary education: initiatives -- section 2. Health related MDGs : assessment -- section 3. Food security : perspectives -- section 4. Poverty and employment : approach -- section 5. Women empowerment : challenges -- section 6. Sustainable development : outlook. - Papers presented...