Call for research proposals: Subnational capacities and decentralization in Latin America and the Caribbean

Through this call, we aim to fund up to three research projects that contribute to understanding the determinants of subnational government performance in the region.

In recent decades, countries in the region have embarked on processes of decentralization to empower regional and local governments, with the goals of enhancing the provision of public services and strengthening democratic governance. These efforts have taken various forms and have included elements of fiscal, administrative, and political decentralization, transferring responsibilities and resources to subnational authorities.

While decentralization has shown promise in improving local governance, some significant challenges persist. Factors that have hindered the effective implementation of decentralization policies include the uneven development of subnational state capacities among regions, weak intergovernmental coordination, and flawed systems of fiscal transfer.

Through this call, we aim to fund up to three research projects that contribute to understanding the determinants of the performance of subnational governments in the region and that help identify institutional arrangements and investments that can foster greater capacities and enhance the outcomes of decentralization.

• To apply, please fill this form / Para postularse deberán completar este formulario
• Language of the proposal: English or Spanish
• Deadline for submission: October 9^th, 2023