Policy making in Jerusalem. Local discretion in a context that favours central control

Ira Sharkansky*

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Abstract

Israel's formal structure provides a large role for national ministries in local policy making and administration. The sensitivity of Jerusalem, and its problematic status in international politics also attracts the involvement of national politicians. Yet an entrepreneurial mayor has found opportunities among the city's problems. He has attracted donors and investors to quasigovernmental organizations that exert considerable influence on the city's economic development, cultural and social programming.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)115-124
Number of pages10
JournalCities
Volume10
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1993

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