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This series is designed to cover all aspects of sound financial management for local governments in developed and developing countries and economies in transition. Concepts of good governance, transparency and accountability are woven into the text of every chapter, and the needs and potential obstacles to greater decentralization and democracy are highlighted. Each volume is self-contained with its own Trainer's Guide, exercises and web resources. Chapters are divided into basic and advanced concepts and the detailed relationship of each topic to the others covered in the series is explained.
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Published by Earthscan in the UK and US for and on behalf of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT), based in Nairobi, Kenya, this set comprises four volumes developed as a training tool to help municipalities operate fairly and efficiently. The original edition was directed to Slovak local government finance officers; but this thoroughly reviewed and expanded edition is intended for a larger audience including government officials at all levels involved with local financial management, and trainers (for whom there's substantial introductory material), educators, and students. The volumes cover: creating a financial framework (v.1); managing the operating budget (v.2); managing the capital investment plan (v.3); and managing performance (v.4). Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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