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LGD 203 — Theories of Local Government

LGD department course · Nigerian universities

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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

Students should be able to:
define local government and describe and explain its characteristics, purpose, structure and functions and other allied concept
present and explain at least three general theories of local government
situate local government within an intergovernmental framework; and
explain the role and challenges of local government in development

Course contents

Philosophical considerations, political beliefs, and values underlying the division of political power and administrative functions between the Central and Peripheral governments in a country. Theories of local government. Structure, functions, finance of Local Government; Meaning, types and objectives of decentralization.

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LGD 203 — Theories of Local Government

What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

Course contents

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