Briefly describe how democratic decentralisation has been effected in Brazil and Bolivia, the two Latin American Countries.

I. Decentralisation in Brazil: The constitution of Brazil has created State, Federal District and Municipal Boards. Each of these units have been assigned independent power and jurisdiction. The Republic is prohibited from interfering in the affairs of the municipal councils just as it cannot interfere in the affairs of the states. In such an arrangement, the power of local government is completely.

II. Decentralisation in Bolivia: The whole of Bolivia is divided into 314 municipal governments. These governments are headed by popularly elected mayors (president municipal) and a municipal council (cabil do). The elections are held after every five years. The local government are entrusted with building local health and education facilities, as well as maintenance of infrastructure. 20% of nationwide tax collections are distributed among municipalities on per capita basis.