Decentralisation & local governance
In a general world’s tendency towards more urbanization, weak inclusive economic development and several dysfunctional rural-urban value chains, but also increasing will to delegate tasks and responsibilities, (sub-)national governments are increasingly facing global challenges, questioning the traditional ways of managing public affairs and delivering basic services.
Through decentralisation, which defines the framework conditions for multi-level governance and determines the roles, functions and power, as well as the financial and human resources of sub-national authorities, Switzerland contributes to well-functioning multi-level and sub-national governance systems, leading to more democratic control, greater efficiency, effectivity and accountability in public service delivery and stronger foundations for inclusive economic development.
Based on the SDC Policy on Democratisation, Decentralisation and Local Governance [EN] issued in 2018, you will find out documents on this page about: