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The study provides an in-depth analysis of the different elements involved in devolution and includes detailed recommendations on how to address them in the future to ensure that devolution translates into better services for citizens.

The preparation of this publication included an exploration of the state of devolution based on a literature review, interviews and workshops, a rapid field assessment conducted in late 2005 that included 466 in-depth interviews with key informants in nine departments of the country, and an in-depth analysis of the implications of the fieldwork findings.