Iran's Cities - Coping with Big Challenges
Day / Time Monday, June 19th / 14:00 - 16:00
Event Description
This session will discuss challenges of decentralization in the Islamic Republic of Iran, specifically the shift of decision-making and spending power from central to local governments. A presentation of a recent analysis of governance and the current re-structuring of government roles and functions will provide the basis for discussion. Panel members will comment on such topics as: the emerging roles of local and central government in determining the provision of services; the financing of services; and mechanisms of accountability.
Session Language
English
Speakers
Tim Campbell, Chairman-Urban Age Institute;
Hedi Larbi, Urban Projects-World Bank; Kian Tajbakhsh, Ph.D., urban planner and professor;
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