The course deals with the process of decentralization and reorganizing the functions among different levels of government in developing and transition countries. Nowadays both transition and developing countries are setting up new systems of local and intergovernmental finance process; however, their scope, progress and potential, as well as the outcome of the decentralization process vary greatly across the countries.
As many countries in the world are characterized by heterogeneity - sometimes labeled as "fragmented societies", evidenced in the form of "within the state differences" in ethnicity, race, language, geographical circumstances, religion, the course devotes special attention to the different aspects of fiscal federalism and "intergovernmental asymmetry".
The course will be comprised of two phases: -the distance learning phase with five distance learning modules will introduce participants to the basic principles and legal framework of decentralization, expenditure and revenue assignment and intergovernmental transfer-the face-to-face summer course in Budapest will be offered in a workshop style aiming to achieve the right mix of exercises, case studies lectures, and panel discussions. Accepted applicants will start the distance learning phase in February, 2011. The final decision on participation in the face-to-face part of the course in Budapest will be based on the results of the first three assignments of the distance learning phase of the course around the end of May.
Period
18-07-2011 - 29-07-2011 (2 weeks)
Target group
The course has been designed for practitioners, trainers and academics (graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, junior faculty, and researchers) in the area of public finance related to local government issues and intergovernmental fiscal relations. Undergraduates without a university degree will not be considered.Pre-requisites:Applicants are expected to have a basic knowledge of computer and software usage, e.g. Ms Excel. During the course one day will be dedicated to simple simulations using Ms Excel.
Course aim
The objective of the summer course is to bring together a set of examples and experiences of different aspects of decentralization from countries throughout the world, gathering and elaborating arguments both for and against decentralization and examining the factors that stand behind the different outcomes (level of efficiency, accountability, resource mobilization, etc.) of the decentralization process.
Credits
0.0 ECTS creditsThe "Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations and Local Financial Management" course is offered for professional development for academics and practitioners. Those who wish to obtain credits that count toward their degree should consult their home institution in advance whether the CEU SUN course can be accepted for credit transfer. The CEU Summer University Office will be able to provide all course documentation, such as course description, syllabus, reading list, etc. upon request.
Course fee
EUR 550: The deadline for fee payment is May 28, 2011.The tuition fee includes participation in the summer course, some administrative costs, an orientation program and welcome pack, access to the CEU Library and IT facilities, reading materials, printing quota, and some social activities.
EUR 500: Early Bird fee (500 EUR) is available for tuition payment made before April 30, 2010.
Course leader
Jzsef Hegedus, Metropolitan Research Institute, Budapest, Hungary; Adrian Ionescu, Open Society Institute, Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative, Budapest
Scholarships
Financial aid is available in the following categories:- tuition waiver- accommodation grant- travel grant (full or partial)
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Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations and Local Financial Management
