Deconcentration and Decentralization Reforms in Cambodia: Recommendations for an Institutional Framework
Asian Development Bank | June 2011
Abstract
This study analyzes strategic and programming issues arising from the emerging deconcentration and decentralization reforms in Cambodia and informs the debate on the pace and strategic direction of these reforms. It looks at the evolving legal and regulatory framework pointing to the gaps and inconsistencies that need to be addressed for a coherent framework over time.
The study elaborates on the large cast of complex, and sometimes competing, institutions and the challenges of setting up an equitable and transparent intergovernmental financing system. Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the government's 10-year national program, the study suggests some critical steps for successful implementation of the reforms, including the need to develop a clear reform policy framework, obtain better coordination among government agencies and between the government and development partners, clarify uncertainties in the assignment of functions between tiers of government, design a robust system on intergovernmental financing, and develop capacities to implement the reforms. The study also suggests some important considerations for ADB programming, including how to best support the deconcentration and decentralization reforms at the central, subnational, and sector levels.
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Asian Development Bank. 2011. Deconcentration and Decentralization Reforms in Cambodia: Recommendations for an Institutional Framework. © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/124. License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.PDF ISBN
978-92-9092-334-3
Print ISBN
978-92-9092-265-0
Keywords
Aid And Development
Comprehensive Development Framework
Development Cooperation
Development Management
Development Planning
Development Strategies
Rural planning
Aid coordination
Industrial projects
Infrastructure projects
Natural resources policy
Educational development
Communication in rural development
Communication in community development
Economic development projects
Development banks
Economic forecasting
Environmental auditing
Cumulative effects assessment
Human rights and globalization
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