Marina Jandrevska, Author at Decentralization Net

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 […]

Overview of Balanced Regional Development and Fiscal Decentralization

April 14, 2024 Marina Jandrevska

Fiscal decentralization and balanced regional development are closely related policy objectives: when making policies for one of these objectives, it is important to take into account the impact on the other policy area as well. […]

Intergovernmental Grants Impact on Tax Policy, Fiscal Stability and Political Economy

April 8, 2024 Marina Jandrevska

Intergovernmental grants are an important financial tool for funding subnational governments at the local, intermediate, and regional levels. These grants serve three main purposes: financing public services and investments, subsidizing services that may not be […]

The Political Economy of Redistribution in Indonesia

March 24, 2024 Marina Jandrevska

Political patronage involves politicians providing benefits or resources in exchange for political support or loyalty. Favoritism, particularly in intergovernmental fiscal transfers, can lead to unequal access to resources and perpetuate inequalities. To combat this, policymakers […]

LPSA’s Thematic Working Group on Subnational Finance – Open Meeting – March 2024

March 6, 2024 Marina Jandrevska

LPSA’s Thematic Working Group on Subnational Finance meeting took place on March 6, 2024, (9:00 EST/ 14:00 GMT/ 15:00 CET). The meeting was opened and moderated by Dr Titilola Akindeinde, Executive Director, Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI) […]