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Advancing Sustainable Development Goals at Cambodia’s Subnational Levels

August 23, 2024 Limabenla Jamir

In July 2024, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) published an important report titled “Snapshot of Sustainable Development Goals at the Subnational Administration Level in Cambodia.” This comprehensive document provides an in-depth analysis of Cambodia’s subnational […]

Will Nepal’s new Federal Civil Service Bill unlock the potential of federalism?

May 3, 2024 Limabenla Jamir

Since the adoption of Nepal’s landmark federal constitution in 2015, a new federal civil service law has been among the most-anticipated legislative actions. Without it, civil servants across Nepal’s three tiers of government have been in […]

Local government institutions under authoritarian rule in Bangladesh

March 25, 2024 Limabenla Jamir

Delving into the intricate layers of autocratization in South Asia, Local Government Institutions under Authoritarian Rule in Bangladesh by Serdar Yilmaz and Syed Khaled Ahsan reveals how in the shadow of authoritarianism the local government […]

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 […]

Representation of the Citizens in Nepali Local Governments through the Elected Dalit Women Leaders

January 15, 2024 Jacqueline Muthura

The empowerment of Dalits is a significant challenge for the development of Nepal. Though recent amendments to the New Civil Code and the Constitution sought to eliminate caste discrimination, it persists. Dalits traditionally and historically […]

Snapshot of Sustainable Development Goals at the Subnational Government Level in Indonesia

January 11, 2024 Limabenla Jamir

Indonesia has been a leading Asian nation in integrating the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its planning, implementation, and budgeting systems despite the challenges posed by its intricate and decentralized governance structure. Indonesia […]

Multi-level governance and subnational finance in Asia and the Pacific

December 7, 2023 Limabenla Jamir

In a comprehensive report titled “Multi-level Governance and Subnational Finance in Asia and the Pacific,” the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities (CFE) delves into a detailed regional analysis. This study is based […]

The concept of personal income tax piggybacking

November 30, 2023 Marina Jandrevska

Subnational governments frequently struggle with a vertical fiscal gap, which occurs when there is a gap between the functions or expenditure responsibilities and the financial resources available to them. This vertical fiscal gap results in […]

Decentralization in School Management and Student Achievement: Evidence from India

November 24, 2023 LPS Alliance

A recent paper published in the Journal of Development Studies examines the link between decentralization in school management and student achievement levels in secondary schools in India. The study employs observational data from two school […]

Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) 2023 Report

November 16, 2023 Limabenla Jamir

The Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) is a comprehensive diagnostic of the state of India’s city-systems – the complex, mostly-invisible factors (such as laws, policies, institutions, institutional processes) that underpin urban governance and strongly […]