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The Republic of Moldova is implementing sweeping local government consolidation

October 16, 2026 LPS Alliance

The Republic of Moldova is preparing one of the most ambitious territorial and administrative reforms in its recent history. On October 8, 2026, the Government presented a new administrative-territorial map that would consolidate the country’s […]

Scaling up locally led climate adaptation in East Africa

October 15, 2026 LPS Alliance

As climate change increasingly threatens livelihoods, infrastructure, and public services across East Africa, the need for effective climate adaptation has become more urgent. Yet despite growing international commitments to climate finance, relatively little funding reaches […]

Nepal’s federalism at ten: Strong foundations, but unfinished reforms

October 11, 2026 LPS Alliance

Nearly a decade after adopting its federal constitution, Nepal has made significant progress in bringing government closer to citizens. The country’s transition from a unitary state to a federal democratic republic under its 2015 Constitution […]

Making Inter-Municipal Cooperation Work

September 29, 2026 Marina Jandrevska

Local governments are under growing pressure to deliver increasingly complex services with constrained financial and administrative resources. Demographic ageing and population decline are reshaping demand in many territories, while urban growth is creating new pressures […]

When decentralized finance meets political incentives

August 28, 2026 LPS Alliance

Decentralization is often expected to improve development outcomes by bringing public decisions closer to the people and the places they are intended to serve. Subnational governments may have better information about local needs, face stronger […]

Analyzing the Territorial Approach to Local Development through a Development Ethics Lens

August 18, 2026 LPS Alliance

The Territorial Approach to Local Development (TALD) has become an increasingly influential framework within the fields of decentralization, localization, and multilevel governance. By emphasizing place-based development, local ownership, and coordination across levels of government, TALD […]

Can Competition Between Villages Reduce Conflict Within Them?

August 15, 2026 Limabenla Jamir

In places affected by conflict and social divisions, the way governments organize and finance local services across different levels can either reinforce divisions or help communities work together. Intergovernmental systems are therefore about more than […]

Sustainable development becomes real when it becomes local

July 21, 2026 Marina Jandrevska

Sustainable development is no longer only about defining ambitious global goals—it is about ensuring that these goals translate into measurable improvements in people’s everyday lives. As countries face increasingly complex social, economic, and environmental challenges, […]

Is there an economic payoff from creating new local governments? Evidence from Brazil

July 11, 2026 Limabenla Jamir

Changing local political boundaries by splitting local governments to create more localized governance is a common, yet contested reform pursued worldwide. Proponents argue smaller local government units can improve services, boost local economic activity, tailor […]

Property tax in Europe: a changing landscape

July 8, 2026 LPS Alliance

Property taxation has long been one of the cornerstones of local public finance. Across Europe, however, property tax systems are undergoing profound change as governments seek to improve revenue performance, modernize valuation systems, strengthen local […]