While councils here continue to respond actively and innovatively to recession, so do local authorities around the world. This LGA study reflects on council activity in 14 countries, identifies trends in good practice, and draws lessons about the importance of decentralised delivery at home. In doing so, the report shows how local authorities in other countries are able to support people into work, invest in regeneration and job creation, support businesses, and prepare their areas for the upturn.
Japan Local Government Centre contributed two case studies to this LGA report.
You can also read a summary of the 2009 Japan Day Seminar held in partnership with the LGA last month, here.
