Finances in the field: the perspectives of the government and local authorities. Is the situation good (as the government assures us) or disastrous (as the opposition claims)?
The quality of the relationship between the government and local authorities. How much partnership and good will is there? How much imposition and political power play?
New government programmes for local government: between needed support and clientelism
What factors affect the effectiveness of cooperation with the government and its assessment? Rich and poor local governments: politicised and independent