The dilemma of decentralization financing in Algeria
Keywords:
decentralization, local authorities, financing, democracyAbstract
Decentralization, in its practical sense, implies financial autonomy for local authorities. For decentralization to function effectively, these entities must have sufficient financial resources of their own—whether from local taxes, fees, or revenue from their assets—to address financial challenges and strengthen their capacity to exercise their delegated powers. Local authorities are considered one of the essential pillars for realizing democracy at the local level. However, the effectiveness of this role depends on their access to independent financial means, enabling them to operate autonomously. Without such financial capacity, the substance of local democracy, as enshrined in the Local Government Code and particularly in Municipal Law No. 11-10, is undermined. This law defines the municipality as an institutional framework for the practice of democracy.
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