Sector Decentralization:

In this book “Sector Decentralization: A Critical Analysis” the author draws experiences and lessons in some countries as a way of providing insights on sector decentralization in Zambia. It establishes guidance for a common understanding of the design of local government systems which is essential in any given reforms therefore sector decentralization reforms require modifying such systems and can be shaped by the above underlying objective. In fact a political rhetoric of “decentralization design and strategy” has been widely accepted as there is no one single blue print on functional analysis and assignments that works well in all cases as a result most countries carry out a review of function assignment & responsibilities to gain clarity of functions to be delegated or devolved to Local Governments. The author tackles difficult and important issues on the implementation of the sector decentralization. It can be argued that the unpacking and sequencing of policies to a certain extent may depend on the institutional design and strategy of sector decentralization. The book highlights some opportunities and challenges by drawing experiences and lessons from other countries.