October 2026 – Decentralization Net

South Africa launches landmark White Paper on local government reform

October 27, 2026 LPS Alliance

Nearly three decades after South Africa adopted its landmark 1998 White Paper on Local Government, the country has embarked on a major overhaul of its local governance system. On October 22, 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa […]

From local action to effective multilevel governance: Lessons from the UN Forum of Mayors

October 20, 2026 LPS Alliance

The Sixth United Nations Forum of Mayors, held in Geneva on October 12–13, 2026, brought together city leaders under the theme “Cities delivering for a sustainable future.” The Forum’s outcome document reinforces the growing recognition […]

LPSA launches new Middle East and North Africa Regional Working Group

October 16, 2026 LPS Alliance

The Local Public Sector Alliance (LPSA) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Working Group, expanding its global network of practitioners, researchers, and policymakers working to […]

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 […]

Local Democracy Thematic Working Group Meeting – May 2026

October 14, 2026 Limabenla Jamir

The Role of Youth in Multi-Level Governance: How Can We Meaningfully Engage Young People? The LPSA Thematic Working Group on Local Democracy and Inclusive Governance convened an open meeting on 19 May to examine the […]

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 […]