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[ August 28, 2026 ] When decentralized finance meets political incentives Decentralization
[ August 18, 2026 ] Analyzing the Territorial Approach to Local Development though a development ethics lens Decentralization
[ August 15, 2026 ] Can Competition Between Villages Reduce Conflict Within Them? Asia
[ July 30, 2026 ] Kenya–South Africa Dialogue on Decentralization, National Oversight and Accountability Africa
[ July 25, 2026 ] Policy lending as a tool to help local governments deliver better services ADB

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 […]

LPSA’s efforts to Elevate the Debate on Decentralization and Multilevel Governance in Africa off to a productive start

May 20, 2024 LPS Alliance

From May 20-22, 2024, the Local Public Sector Alliance hosted a pan-African workshop on “Elevating The Debate On Decentralization and Multilevel Governance In Africa” at the Emara Ole-Sereni Hotel, in Nairobi, Kenya. The workshop brought […]

African School on Decentralisation (ASD) 2024

May 12, 2024 LPSAManager

The theme for the Fourth African School on Decentralisation (ASD) is ‘Decentralisation and Human Rights’. The 2024 ASD will examine whether, and if so how, decentralization can create favorable conditions for the protection and realization […]

Working Effectively in Multi-Level Governance Contexts

May 11, 2024 Limabenla Jamir

In today’s complex and interconnected world, the need for effective governance and public administration spans across multiple levels — from local municipalities to global institutions. Recognizing this challenge, the World Bank is set to host […]

Bricks, Taxes and Spending: Solutions for Housing Equity across Levels of Government

May 2, 2024 LPS Alliance

Rising housing costs have made homeownership unaffordable for many low-income households across the OECD. Subnational governments play major roles in housing policy through social housing provision, land use regulation, and property taxes. Greater decentralization of […]

Elevating the Debate on Decentralization and Multilevel Governance in Africa

April 12, 2024 LPS Alliance

In December 2021, the Local Public Sector Alliance convened a series of virtual knowledge sharing events on Decentralization and Local Development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Progress on devolution and local governance in the region was found to […]

LPSA contributes to Zambia’s Fourth National Decentralization Conference

April 12, 2024 Limabenla Jamir

After the adoption of a new Constitution in 2016, Zambia embarked on a process of devolution. To mark progress to date, and exchange views on the way forward, the Fourth National Decentralization Conference was convened […]

Fiscal Decentralization Executive Training Program at Duke University

March 20, 2024 LPSAManager

Duke University’s Center for International Development (DCID) is accepting applications for its in-person executive education training program on Fiscal Decentralization and Local Government Financial Management (PFD). This comprehensive three-week program is directed by Prof. Roy […]

An Initial Assessment of the State of Local Governance Institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa

March 17, 2024 LPS Alliance

Many countries in Africa and around the world have established regional and local governance institutions based on the notion that government powers are best exercised at the lowest level of the public sector as efficiently […]

The Forum of Federations Handbook on Local Government in Federal Systems

March 14, 2024 LPS Alliance

As the order of government closest to the people, local governments have historically played, and continue to play, a significant role in systems of governance. Local government is an essential component of any democratic society, […]