tailieunhanh - Ebook Decentralisation and Local Infrastructure in Mexico A New Public Policy for Development: Part 2

This publication sheds light on the issue of decentralisation in Mexico. It shows that decentralisation can make decision-making more efficient and increase local participation in development issues. Decentralisation can provide a better framework to improve local infrastructure and to channel the necessary finance from public and private sources. The modernisation of infrastructure systems in Mexico's cities and regions would improve the quality of life and stimulate economic development, thus fostering entrepreneurship and employment. The initiatives being launched in Mexico in this direction constitute a major change of the country, one better adapted to the opportunities of the global economy and to the country's increasingly pluralistic system. Over time, Mexico will make better use of its own natural and human resources, reducing inequality and broadening opportunity throughout its territory. The below is part 2. | Table 15. The intergovernmental division of powers Public Service Management and current expenditures Investment and capital expenditures Urban planning - Land use control M - Tenure regularisation M Local public utilities - Water supply and irrigation F F - Water distribution S M FD S M FD - Drainage M FD F S F M FD - Street lighting M FD M FD - Street cleaning and rubbish M FD M FD - Markets and wholesale M FD M FD distribition centers - Public open spaces M FD M FD - Cemeteries and funeral M FD M FD services Transport and communication - Urban transport F S FD F S FD - Urban roads M M - Highways F S F S - Turnpike motorways F S F S - Railways F F - Postal and telecommunication F F Social expenditure - Health affiliated Federal social security Federal social security - Health non-affiliated F FD F S M FD - High risk population F F - Public education basic F S FD - Public education higher F S F S Legend F Federal Government S States M Municipalities FD Federal District. Source Gamboa Gonzales Rafael 1996 Perez Gonzales Hugo 1994 and García del Castillo Rodolgo 1995 and analysis of the constitution. 79 Obviously there are problems regarding the division of powers as in the field of water supply. But this initial presentation will show that the real problem is less the formal apportionment of powers than the capacity of municipalities or states to exercise these powers. Moreover the contrast between planning and executive functions reveals a certain imbalance Table 16 since municipalities less frequently have planning and decision-making responsibilities than executive ones. Table 16. The division of planning and executive functions Public service Policy and Planning functions Executive functions National defence F F Foreign relations F F International trade F F Monetary policy F F Domestic trade F F Natural resources F F S Industrial policy F F Air transport F F Railway transport F F S Public transport S M S M Post office F F Redistribution F F S M Environment F S