Executive Summary
Argues that fiscal decentralization in low-governance contexts can increase infant mortality unless a specific governance threshold is reached.
Key Analysis
Decentralization is often seen as a panacea, but in contexts with poor governance quality, it can actually lead to worse health outcomes. Our research identifies a specific governance threshold—the 40th percentile—that must be reached before devolution improves service delivery in fragile settings.
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