Abstract
Decentralisation can enable a country's population to exercise political influence at regional and local level. This presupposes a willingness to assume responsibility. It also presupposes that those in power are willing to hand over some of the power. Together these two factors can foster rule-of-law structures.
 
 This paper describes the constitutional and administrative framework for decentralisation in DR Congo, Rwanda and Burundi. It also explores the actual situation in those countries with reference to legal literature from those countries.
 
 In addition, it raises questions regarding the effect of instruments of international law on the decentralisation processes (international organisations, regional integration and international cooperation).
 
Highlights
This article asks if decentralisation can contribute to strengthening rule-of-law structures and – if so – what conditions need to be created to ensure that these are effective and stable
The preamble of law n°08/016 contains a provision about the decentralised territorial entities (DTE)'s autonomy: it asserts the principle according to which executive bodies of DTE both represent the State and the province within their respective administrative districts
To balance central and regional powers it has to be kept in mind that many of the provinces of DR Congo are very rich in minerals and other natural resources
Summary
This article asks if decentralisation can contribute to strengthening rule-of-law structures and – if so – what conditions need to be created to ensure that these are effective and stable. It will address how this can be influenced by the actions of international players and raise questions on the interplay between international law, decentralisation and the rule-of-law. I will start with briefly defining what I mean by decentralisation and the rule of law
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