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Decentralization and District-Level Decentralization in Amhara Region

Decentralization and District-Level Decentralization in Amhara Region

Besfat Dejen Engdaw
Copyright: © 2021 |Volume: 8 |Issue: 1 |Pages: 16
ISSN: 2640-0367|EISSN: 2640-0375|EISBN13: 9781799863649|DOI: 10.4018/IJPAE.2021010101
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Besfat Dejen Engdaw. "Decentralization and District-Level Decentralization in Amhara Region." IJPAE vol.8, no.1 2021: pp.1-16. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJPAE.2021010101

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Besfat Dejen Engdaw. (2021). Decentralization and District-Level Decentralization in Amhara Region. International Journal of Political Activism and Engagement (IJPAE), 8(1), 1-16. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJPAE.2021010101

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Besfat Dejen Engdaw. "Decentralization and District-Level Decentralization in Amhara Region," International Journal of Political Activism and Engagement (IJPAE) 8, no.1: 1-16. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJPAE.2021010101

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Abstract

This paper examines the process of decentralization and district level decentralization programs in the Amhara region. It addresses the decentralization processes in Imperial, Derg, and EPRDF regimes. The depth and degree of decentralization in the three consecutive regimes were different as the process of decentralization in the current government meant to be deeper and extensive and pushed powers, functions, and roles into the local government. The process of decentralization in the current government has transferred powers and functions to the districts. However, the district level decentralization process has faced many challenges. The paper revealed that unclear assignments of powers and functions, executive dominations, upward accountabilities, top-down planning, lack of skilled manpower, lack participatory systems, failure of the councils in holding the executive accountable, lack of adequate budget, lack of revenue mobilization capacity, lack of responsiveness, and accountability among councils were the main challenges that impede in the process of the DLD process.

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