LPS Alliance, Author at Decentralization Net

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 though 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 […]

Kenya–South Africa Dialogue on Decentralization, National Oversight and Accountability

July 30, 2026 LPS Alliance

This week the Local Public Sector Alliance Sub-Saharan Africa Working Group, in partnership with the South African Research Chair in Multilevel Government at the Dullah Omar Institute for Constitutional Law, Governance and Human Rights, convened […]

Policy lending as a tool to help local governments deliver better services

July 25, 2026 LPS Alliance

Decentralization can expand access to schools, clinics, and clean water—but only if local governments have clear rules, funding, and skills. Well‑designed policy‑based lending can help close these gaps. Across Asia and the Pacific, development is […]

Property tax in Europe: a changing landscape

July 8, 2026 LPS Alliance

Property taxation has long been one of the cornerstones of local public finance. Across Europe, however, property tax systems are undergoing profound change as governments seek to improve revenue performance, modernize valuation systems, strengthen local […]

Realizing the Jobs Potential of MENA’s Cities

July 6, 2026 LPS Alliance

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region faces one of the world’s most pressing employment challenges. While national economic reforms remain essential, a new World Bank report argues that the region’s cities—not just national […]

A new frontier for development cooperation: From localizing development to leveraging multilevel governance

July 2, 2026 LPS Alliance

Over the past two decades, the international development community has undergone an important shift in its thinking about development. Increasingly, policy makers, development partners, and international organizations recognize that achieving sustainable development requires more than […]

Vietnam’s ambitious subnational governance restructuring

June 11, 2026 LPS Alliance

Vietnam is in the middle of one of the most ambitious subnational governance restructurings in Asia. To streamline public administration, reduce duplication and improve service delivery, the government has embarked on a sweeping program of […]

Local governments, local taxes, and incentivizing economic growth

May 15, 2026 LPS Alliance

For decades, debates on economic growth have largely focused on national policies: monetary policy, trade policy, industrial policy, labor markets, or macroeconomic stability. Yet, economic activity does not occur in an institutional vacuum: businesses operate […]

Rethinking the future of decentralization and multilevel governance

May 15, 2026 LPS Alliance

On February 26-27, 2026, the Local Public Sector Alliance (LPSA), together with a broad coalition of partners—including the Forum of Federations, NYU’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, NYU’s Center on International Cooperation (CIC), the […]