Download or read book Decentralization and Rural Property Taxation written by Simon H. Keith and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication contains guidance on the design and implementation of rural property tax systems. Issues discussed include why local governments should have a reasonable degree of fiscal autonomy if they are to make the delivery of rural services more efficient and effective, and how rural property taxes can be a vital source of revenues for rural communities. The guide identifies policy, administrative and technical issues to be considered in the design of rural property taxes, and gives a chronological checklist for the implementation of reforms.