Fund Allocation Between the Central and Local Government and Its Impact on the Local Public Service Delivery: The Case of Chittagong City Corporation, Bangladesh

Financial autonomy and predictable intergovernmental fund allocation are crucial for effective municipal service delivery. This paper examines central-local financial transfers in Bangladesh through a detailed case study of the Chittagong City Corporation (CCC). The study finds that tight central financial controls, delays in grant disbursements, and inadequate local revenue generation capacity significantly constrain local urban governance and deteriorate public service quality.