SDC | 2008 | Global, | Key Reading
An Evaluation of World Bank Support, 1990—2007
This Charter sets out the principles for good international engagement in promoting local democratic governance and decentralisation in partner countries.
FRENCH MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AND EUROPEAN AFFAIRS | 2008 | Key Reading
European Charter on development cooperation in support of local governance, which purpose is to enhance aid effectiveness at the local level.
Local Governance & Decentralisation | 2008 | Global, | Key Reading
General Guiding Principles for Enhancing Alignment and Harmonisation on Local Governance and Decentralisation
OECD, DAC | 2004 | Global, | Key Reading
A synthesis of lessons learned to guide donors and partner countries (including civil society organisations and the private sector) towards improving programmes supporting decentralisation and local governance.
Local Governance & Decentralisation | 2009 | Global, | Key Reading
Specific Guiding Principles for Enhancing Alignment and Harmonisation on Local Governance and Decentralisation that will apply to specific country contexts. For the informal Development Partners Working Group on Local Governance and Decentralisation.
European Comission | 2007 | Global, | Key Reading
This reference document seeks to provide strategic and operational guidance on how best to support processes of decentralisation and local governance in third countries.