April 2025 – Decentralization Net

Syria’s new leaders reject demands for federalism and regional autonomy

April 29, 2025 LPS Alliance

Syria’s Islamist leaders said this week on Sunday that Kurdish demands for the country to adopt a decentralized system of government in a post-Assad political order posed a threat to national unity. “We clearly reject […]

The Potential for Property Taxes and Relationship to Homeownership In EU Countries

April 23, 2025 Marina Jandrevska

Fiscal decentralization plays a critical role in enhancing the efficiency and equity of public service delivery, as well as strengthening overall fiscal management. Recognizing this, the OECD Network on Fiscal Relations Across Levels of Government—commonly […]

Dynamics and Issues of Local Autonomy

April 18, 2025 LPS Alliance

Local autonomy is widely considered a cornerstone of effective governance and democratic participation. A new book, “Dynamics and Issues of Local Autonomy: A Comparative Study“, offers a comprehensive analysis of this crucial concept across 57 […]

The Role of Local and Regional Governments in Advancing Human Rights

April 18, 2025 Limabenla Jamir

In the evolving landscape of global governance, human rights have become central to sustainable peace, security, and development. Yet, despite the commitments made at international forums, the implementation of these rights often falters at the […]

Decentralization and Criminal Gangs in El Salvador

April 9, 2025 LPS Alliance

Over the past two decades, decentralization has been widely embraced as a pathway to stronger governance, more responsive service delivery, and increased local accountability. In El Salvador, this model helped democratize the political landscape after […]