January 01, 1998 | 552 Pages | Arabic | Fares Abi Saab (ed.)The Reality of Municipalities in Lebanon: Obstacles to Local Participation and Balanced Development Examines the condition of municipalities across Lebanon by analyzing the relationship between local bodies and the central government. The book highlights key problems faced by municipalities and provides recommendations for legal and fiscal reforms. It also suggests providing training to local governments so they can play a more effective role in the provision of local services.