Decentralization and power shift an imperative for good governance :  a sourcebook on decentralization and federalism experiences / 
edited by Alex B. Brillantes, Jr., Simeon A. Ilago, Eden V. Santiago and Bootyes P. Esden 
 - Diliman, Philippines :  Asian Resource Center for Decentralization [in cooperation with the] Center for Local and Regional Governance, National College of Public Administration and Governance, University of the Philippines,  c2003 
 - xxvi, 709 pages :  color illustrations ;  26 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references. 
<br/><br/>Part 1. Overview and Theory -- Part 2. Federalism: The Regional Experience -- Part 3. Decentralization and federalism in the Philippines: issues and concerns. 
<br/><br/> Today, academics, practitioners and development stakeholders universally recognize the importance of good governance practices for alleviating chronic poverty and injustice. Simultaneously, the world has increasingly turned towards the practice of decentralization to assure democratic governance for human development. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>DECENTRALIZATION IN GOVERNMENT
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>JF 751 .B83 2003