New IGNOU MPA-16 Help Book Decentralisation and Local Governance in English – MA Public Administration Latest Edition Guide and Study Material.

Block 1 – All Units
Concept, Evolution and Significance of Democratic Decentralisation
Contextual Dimensions of Democratic Decentralisation-I: Political, Constitutional and Administrative
Contextual Dimensions of Democratic Decentralisation-II: Social, Economic and Geographical
Understanding Decentralisation in Contemporary Settings
Components of Decentralised Development–I: Empowerment
Components of Decentralised Development–II: Socio-Economic and Politico-Administrative
Components of Decentralised Development–III: Equal Distribution of Benefits of Development
Partnership among Different Levels of Government-I: Union and State Governments
Partnership among Different levels of Government-II: Local Authorities and Special Purpose Agencies
Partnership of Local Government with Non-State Agencies/Actors
Impact of Decentralised Development
Evolution of Local Governance (Before 73rd and 74th Amendments)
Features of 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments
Organisational Structure of Rural Local Bodies
Organisational Structure of Urban Local Bodies
Intra-Local Government Relationship–I: Rural
Intra-Local Government Relationship–II: Urban
Development Planning (Nature and Scope)
Micro Level Plans (Formulation and Implementation)
Structural Reforms (Resources, Finances, Powers and Functions)
Capacity Building of Grassroots Functionaries
Sustainable Development: Challenges to Decentralised Governance
Decentralised Governance: The Road Ahead