About the Book:Introduction; P.S.Reddy, M.S.Haque & M.S.de Vries Metropolitan Governance in Latin America; C.A.Rodriguez-Acosta & A.Rosenbaum Local Governance in South Asia; M.S.Haque Metropoles in Africa; P.S.Reddy Using Indigenous Knowledge; G.I.Nwaka The Crux of Intergovernmental Relations; A.J.Geldenhuys Improving Local Management; H.Kroukamp & L.Lues The Role of Community Leadership; L. du Plessis Involving Private Enterprise in Local Development; K.Gymen Best Practices in Local Government; C.W.Andrews Conclusion; M.S.Haque, M.De Vries & P.S.Reddy