Title: Decentralization and recentralization in the developing world
Description: "Examines decentralization and recentralization in the developing world, focusing on a comparison of Brazil and South Africa in the 1990s. Argues that decentralization follows declines in executive power, while subsequent recentralization is contingent upon presidents gaining exceptional governing opportunities, especially by resolving economic crises"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Politics and government, Comparative government, Central-local government relations, Decentralization in government, Case studies, Brazil, politics and government, South africa, politics and government, Developing countries, politics and government
Places: Brazil, Developing countries, South Africa
Time periods: 1994-, 1985-2002