0.4.4.2. Report of the CSCE Meeting of Experts on democratic institutions. Oslo, 15 november 1991

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In the context of constitutional reform, reference was made to the utility of vertical decentralization and division of the functions of government on a federal, regional and local basis for a wide range of purposes. Numerous forms were available to take account of historical, regional, linguistic or ethnic distinctions. Administrative decentralization, development of governmental functions on a regional basis, and reinforcement and reform of local government institutions might in varying ways respond to the needs of groups, including national minorities.

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