TY - BOOK AU - Brillantes, Alex B., Jr.;Ilago, Simeon A.;Santiago, Eden V.;Esden, Bootyes P. TI - Decentralization and power shift an imperative for good governance: a sourcebook on decentralization and federalism experiences AV - JF 751 .B83 2003 PY - 2003/// CY - Diliman, Philippines PB - 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 KW - DECENTRALIZATION IN GOVERNMENT N1 - Includes bibliographical references; Part 1. Overview and Theory -- Part 2. Federalism: The Regional Experience -- Part 3. Decentralization and federalism in the Philippines: issues and concerns N2 - 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 ER -