BPA3104 Decentralisation Theory and Practice

The course focuses on the formulation and evaluation of decentralization policies that have the potential of leading to democratic participation, economic growth/development and effective delivery of services. It diagnoses implementation failures and identifies conditions for successful decentralization policies and programmes and assesses the local government’s capacity building and reform strategies. 

Course Objectives

• To enable students appreciate the different forms of decentralisation 
• To equip students with knowledge concerning the evolution of decentralization policies 
• To enable students learn the role of decentralization in the development process 
• To provide students with knowledge regarding the challenges of decentralization 

Learning outcomes

• Students who can ably articulate the concept of decentralization 
• Students who can clearly articulate the link between decentralization and development. 
• Students with the ability to contribute to the formulation of appropriate decentralization legal and regulatory frameworks 
• Students with skills to formulate, implement, monitor and evaluate development programs in a decentralized setting