CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2 INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 3 LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNCTIONS
CHAPTER 4 THE FRAMEWORK FOR LOCAL ELECTIONS
CHAPTER 5 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 6 LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIVIL SERVICE
CHAPTER 7 THE CENTRAL-LOCAL RELATIONSHIPS
CHAPTER 8 OVERVIEW OF LOCAL FINANCE
CHAPTER 9 LOCAL EXPENDITURE
CHAPTER 10 LOCAL REVENUE
CHAPTER 11 INTERGOVERNMENTAL FISCAL TRANSFERS
CHAPTER 12 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
CHAPTER 13 RECENT REFORMS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS