LPS Alliance, Author at Decentralization Net

Fiscal decentralization in Latin America and the Caribbean

November 9, 2026 LPS Alliance

Over the past four decades, Latin America and the Caribbean have undergone substantial changes in the organization and financing of their public sectors. Beginning in the 1980s, political democratization and institutional reforms contributed to a […]

Can devolution transform the British state?

November 5, 2026 LPS Alliance

For decades, the United Kingdom has been something of a paradox in the international landscape of multilevel governance. Despite its deep regional identities and pronounced territorial inequalities, it remains one of the most centralized countries […]

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 […]

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 […]

When decentralized finance meets political incentives

August 28, 2026 LPS Alliance

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 governments may have better information about local needs, face stronger […]

Analyzing the Territorial Approach to Local Development through a Development Ethics Lens

August 18, 2026 LPS Alliance

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 development, local ownership, and coordination across levels of government, TALD […]