In multilevel governance, what are the best instruments to guarantee participation and transparency in local decisions?

Antonio Edmundo Ribeiro @Antonio-Edmundo-Ribeiro

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The need for participation and transparency increases with the tax power of local governments. how best to scrutinize this growing power?

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