September 2020 – Decentralization Net

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[ October 11, 2026 ] Nepal’s federalism at ten: Strong foundations, but unfinished reforms Asia
[ September 29, 2026 ] Making Inter-Municipal Cooperation Work Decentralization
[ September 28, 2026 ] Nominations for LPSA Asia Expert Working Group Co-Chairs – Now Open Community
[ August 28, 2026 ] When decentralized finance meets political incentives Decentralization
[ August 18, 2026 ] Analyzing the Territorial Approach to Local Development through a Development Ethics Lens Decentralization

Changes to the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) in the Philippines

September 16, 2020 LPS Alliance

In 2019, the Supreme Court of the Philippines ruled with finality on separate petitions filed by Batangas Governor Herminaldo Mandanas and Bataan Governor Enrique Garcia regarding the share of local government units (LGUs) in national […]

Can a Sweeping New Law Counter Nepal’s Federal Overreach?

September 12, 2020 LPS Alliance

Bishnu Adhikari and Parshuram Upadhyaya, September 2020 In July, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Nepal’s national parliament passed the landmark Intergovernmental Relations and Coordination Act. The IGR Act may be the most important […]