ASPBAE and Its Structure: Some Thoughts
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1987-12-01
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Abstract
The thrust of the decisions taken last year was to decentralise both programming and management (including financial) activities within each of the four sub-regions of ASPBAE. Decisions were also taken to send to each sub-region directly funds on the basis of proposed programmes for the year. I am sure that other members who have directly handled the responsibility of programming and management at the sub-region level may be in a better position to indicate their experiences during the year. But my sense is that this attempt at decentralisation may perhaps lead to substantial and systematic separation and segregation of sub-regions from each other and weaken the purposes and identity of ASPBAE as a whole.
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ASPBAE’s decentralization to sub-regions has improved local control but risks weakening overall regional unity and cooperation. Balancing sub-regional autonomy with centralized flexibility under the Secretary-General is essential. New constitutional features aim to strengthen cross-regional coordination while preserving ASPBAE’s regional identity.
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Decentralization, Regional Identity, Communication & Cooperation, ASPBAE programmes, Management
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Tandon, Rajesh. (1987). ASPBAE and Its Structure: Some Thoughts.