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Decentralization paradigms in South East Europe: an introduction

The post-communist states of South East Europe (SEE) have a strong commitment to decentralization as a means to contribute to the consolidation of democracy, and to improve institutions for local economic and social development. However, the experience of transition in post-communist SEE has been to widen regional and local inequalities, creating a vulnerability of the affected regions to external shocks such as the recent economic crisis and consequent threats to political stability. This article explores the nature and effectiveness of policies of decentralization and regional development in this less well- studied part of Europe. It identifies the impact of decentralization and regional development on spatial inequalities, and evaluates the policy responses in different political and institutional environments.

decentralization, local development, South East Europe

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