Local Government Experiencesin Sudan In the Period (1937-1979)

Abstract

This paper discusses the evolution and development of local government in Sudan since its early foundation in 1937 (during the colonial period), and before the implementation of the Regional Rule in Sudan in 1980. The paper illustrates the general features of different types of decentralization and local government systems implemented in Sudan throughout the period mentioned above. Special consideration is given for studying the changes introduced in this era, and the intended objectives of each ruling regime .The major purpose here is to examine the impact of the changes that happened to the central government policies, and their impact on local government.