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Asymmetric Decentralisation in South Africa: Implications for Municipal Governance

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  • Nara Monkam
  • Panashe G. Taruvinga

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This paper examines how asymmetric decentralisation shapes the performance of South Africa’s municipal sphere ... (truncated)

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  • Nara Monkam & Panashe G. Taruvinga, 2026. "Asymmetric Decentralisation in South Africa: Implications for Municipal Governance," IDEAGOV Working Papers WP2608, IDEAGOV - International Center for Decentralization and Governance.
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