Nadi Town Council

Forums Talks It combines ethics and economics Decentralization must proceed from basis that all decision making should be done in a morally sound manner, and economic development must be a central aim. This includes the subsidiarity pricpiles that are as far as possible decisions should be taken at the level closest to the citizen. It has many dimensions There is no one size-fits-all decentralization. Each country has different social-economic, political and cultural realities. Countries will differ as to their capability to pursue decentralization. Similarly every citizen in the community will have different kinds of capability at their advantage. It broadens the information base A healthy local democracy enhances citizen's access to information. It requires the elected representatives and local leaders to listen to information coming out of Communities. It recognizes that values differs across people and groups A healthy local democracy means citizens have the right to hold municipal council figures accountable, scrutinize policies and influence change at election time and between. It draws attention to group disparities and capabiltiy disparities between nations. Effective local democracy not only highlights disparities within and across communities but finds meanful ways of addressing them.

What Constitutes a Healthy Local Government elections conducted without intimidation and under a system that is transparent and also commands respect and legitimacy inclusive local decision making appropriate developed powers clarity of roles and functions of the different spheres of governemnt through constitutional or legal recognition finance commensurate with its functions effeciency and effective delivery of services local government having an organized voice that is recognized as autonomous and legitimate.