Title:
The Future of Municipalities in Lebanon
Code:
DEVLM/97/2
Supervisor:
The Ministry of Municipalities and Rural Affairs – UNDP
Author:
Walter Kaelin
Page Numbers:
30
Available at:
OMSAR
Summary:
1. Introduction
2. The Present Situation
1. Levels of Administrative Organization
2. The Existing Legislation on Municipalities
3. Actual Problems
3. Reasons For Strengthening Municipalities
1. A Worldwide Trend
2. Efficient Administration
3. Participation of the Population and Protection of Individual Liberty
4. Protection of Minorities
4. Conditions For Successful Decentralization
1. Overview
2. Strong Municipalities
3. Accountability Will and Transparency
4. Political Will and Partnership
5. Options For The Future of Municipalities in Lebanon
1. Option One: Deconcentration
2. Option Two: Reviving the Municipalities
3. Option Three: Improving the System of Administrative Decentralization
4. Option Four: Introducing Strong Local Self Government
6. Recommendations
7. Annex: List of Institutions Visited and Persons Met |
Year:
1997
Sub-Sector:
Local Development