In this book, the authors gather and present topical research in the study of local government. Topics discussed include the empowerment and sustainability of the local government of Sudan; varied and expanding local autonomous intergovernmental systems in Japan; solid waste management, land use, air pollution, water pollution, and environmental policy problems in the local governments of Nigeria and an examination of E-participatory government, which allows citizens to become more knowledgeable about government and political issues through new forms of communication such as chat rooms, listservs, e-mail and bulletin board systems.