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.