State reform and the strengthening of municipal autonomy in Honduras

Abstract

IN 1994, AS A RESULT OF THE APPROVAL OF THE NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR DECENTRALIZATION AND MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT, THE SCOPE OF ACTION OF THE STATE WAS REDEFINED, UNDER WHICH A SERIES OF LAWS WERE PASSED TO STRENGTHEN THE MUNICIPAL REGIME. HIGHLIGHTS THE DIFFICULTIES OF THE REFORM AND HOW THEY HAVE BEEN FACED. ANALYZES GLOBALLY THE WORK OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, POINTING OUT SOME INNOVATIVE CASES.