January 2023 – Decentralization Net

The African Charter for Local Gender Equality

January 16, 2023 LPSAManager

In May 2022, a new tool was introduced to achieve gender equality in Africa’s towns and regions: the Local Authorities Charter for Gender Equality in Africa. The Charter was launched at Africities, hosted by Kisumu […]

Two Decades of Fiscal Decentralization Implementation in Indonesia

January 11, 2023 LPSAManager

Fiscal decentralization in Indonesia has come a long way in the past two decades. The milestone for implementing fiscal decentralization in Indonesia began with the establishment of Law Number 22 of 1999 on Regional Government […]

UCLG Africa calls for international support of local climate action in Africa

January 7, 2023 LPS Alliance

Rooted in the recognition that Africa will shape the future–not only for Africans, but for the worlds–President Biden invited leaders from across the African continent to Washington, DC on December 13-15, 2022 for the U.S.-Africa […]

Performance-Based Fiscal Transfers for Urban Local Governments

January 4, 2023 LPSAManager

The ability of cities and municipalities to effectively deliver infrastructure and services and productively manage built environments and local economies depends on their institutional capabilities, quality of local governance, and financial resources at their disposal. […]