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[ August 28, 2026 ] When decentralized finance meets political incentives Decentralization
[ August 18, 2026 ] Analyzing the Territorial Approach to Local Development though a development ethics lens Decentralization
[ August 15, 2026 ] Can Competition Between Villages Reduce Conflict Within Them? Asia
[ July 30, 2026 ] Kenya–South Africa Dialogue on Decentralization, National Oversight and Accountability Africa
[ July 25, 2026 ] Policy lending as a tool to help local governments deliver better services ADB

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When decentralized finance meets political incentives

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 [...]
Decentralization

Analyzing the Territorial Approach to Local Development though a development ethics lens

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 [...]
Asia

Can Competition Between Villages Reduce Conflict Within Them?

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 [...]
Africa

Kenya–South Africa Dialogue on Decentralization, National Oversight and Accountability

Download the Seminar Brief (PDF) This week the Local Public Sector Alliance Sub-Saharan Africa Working Group, in partnership with the South African Research Chair in [...]
ADB

Policy lending as a tool to help local governments deliver better services

Decentralization can expand access to schools, clinics, and clean water—but only if local governments have clear rules, funding, and skills. Well‑designed policy‑based lending can help [...]

Subnational development planning and budgeting guidelines
Sustainable development becomes real when it becomes local

July 21, 2026

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, [...]
Realizing the Jobs Potential of MENA’s Cities

July 6, 2026
Local Governance for Children: Beyond Administrative Reform

May 20, 2026
Multilevel Governance and Gender

May 3, 2026

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