Marina Jandrevska, Author at Decentralization Net

LPSA Thematic Working Group on Subnational Finance – Open Meeting – October 2024

October 9, 2024 Marina Jandrevska

The 5th open meeting of LPSA’s Thematic Working Group on Subnational Finance took place on October 9, 2024, (9:00 EDT/ 14:00 BST/ 15:00 CEST). Moderated by Elton Stafa, NALAS Fiscal Decentralization Expert and Co-Chair of the working […]

Strengthening evidence and data on subnational government finance and public employment

October 5, 2024 Marina Jandrevska

Local governments are well-positioned to play an important role in inclusive governance and sustainable, localized development in countries around the world. Although legislation often assigns important functional responsibilities to subnational governments, it is much less […]

Fiscal Decentralization Indicators for South-East Europe

September 22, 2024 Marina Jandrevska

The ninth edition of the NALAS fiscal decentralization report comprehensively examines the development of local finance in South-East Europe (SEE) from 2006 to 2021. It delves into recent regulatory changes and compares the performance of […]

LPSA Expert Working Group on Europe & Central Asia – Open Meeting – December 2024

September 18, 2024 Marina Jandrevska

LPSA’s Regional Working Group on Europe & Central Asia (ECA) Open Meeting took place on December 11, 2024, (10:00 EST/ 15:00 GMT/ 16:00 CET/ 20:00 UZT). The meeting was opened and moderated by Glen Wright, one […]

LPSA Expert Working Group on Europe & Central Asia – Open Meeting – September 2024

September 11, 2024 Marina Jandrevska

LPSA’s Regional Working Group on Europe & Central Asia (ECA) Open Meeting took place on September 11, 2024, (10:00 EDT/ 15:00 BST/ 16:00 CEST/ 19:00 UZT). The meeting was opened and moderated by Gabor Peteri, who […]

Navigating conflict and fostering cooperation in fiscal federalism

August 12, 2024 Marina Jandrevska

Intergovernmental disputes within federal or decentralized systems can hinder a country’s harmonious operation, negatively impacting the fiscal health of central and subnational governments. These disputes predominantly arise from ambiguities in power and resource distribution, as […]

Adapting intergovernmental fiscal transfers for the future

July 30, 2024 Marina Jandrevska

Fiscal federalism aims to achieve equitable distribution of resources across jurisdictions, thereby enhancing equitable access to public services. The configuration of intergovernmental fiscal arrangements significantly impacts the subnational government’s capacity to finance and provide public […]

LPSA Expert Working Group on Europe & Central Asia – Open Meeting – June 2024

June 13, 2024 Marina Jandrevska

LPSA’s Regional Working Group on Europe & Central Asia (ECA) Open Meeting took place on June 12, 2024, (10:00 EDT/ 15:00 BST/ 16:00 CEST/ 19:00 UZT). The meeting was opened and moderated by Glen Wright, who […]

Local Government in Albania: A Status Report for 2023

June 11, 2024 Marina Jandrevska

The Institute for Municipalities of Albania is a civil society organization, with an interest in contributing to local, regional, and national progress and development for good governance and decentralization through assistance, research, studies, and professional […]

Kutaisi Fourth International Forum: Beyond the Horizon/Empowering Second-Tier, Medium-Size, and Small-Size Cities

May 28, 2024 Marina Jandrevska

The Kutaisi City Municipality, together with the Management and Development Solutions Hub (MDSH), is proud to announce the upcoming Kutaisi International Forum (KIF) for its fourth edition. This highly anticipated event is being co-organized by […]