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Intergovernmental fiscal transfers and fiscal equalization in a time of consolidation

July 25, 2025 LPS Alliance

During periods of fiscal consolidation, governments must balance tighter budgets with equitable service delivery. This balance is a particular challenge in devolved countries, where central fiscal authorities might be inclined prioritize macroeconomic balance and fiscal […]

Intergovernmental competition for donations in Japan

June 30, 2025 LPS Alliance

One of the reasons why countries provide local governments with intergovernmental fiscal transfers is to compensate for intergovernmental externalities. For instance, in many countries, people born in rural areas often move to urban areas when […]

Does polycentric climate governance drive the circular economy?

June 27, 2025 Marina Jandrevska

In the face of climate change and resource depletion, traditional governance models have struggled to keep pace with the urgent need for sustainability. However, a new paradigm is emerging: polycentric climate governance, a dynamic approach […]

Unlocking Municipal Finance for African Cities

June 14, 2025 Marina Jandrevska

African cities are vital areas that require well-funded infrastructure and services to be livable, sustainable, and productive. However, financing urban development is a complex issue. A recent working paper by the African Cities Research Consortium […]

Fiscal Decentralization Executive Training Program at Duke University

May 31, 2025 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 […]

UN-Habitat’s New Own Source Revenue Course

May 20, 2025 LPS Alliance

UN-Habitat is excited to share a new resource designed to empower cities and local governments to strengthen their municipal financial resilience: the Own Source Revenue (OSR) for Local Government Course. It is a free, self-paced e-learning […]

The Potential for Property Taxes and Relationship to Homeownership In EU Countries

April 23, 2025 Marina Jandrevska

Fiscal decentralization plays a critical role in enhancing the efficiency and equity of public service delivery, as well as strengthening overall fiscal management. Recognizing this, the OECD Network on Fiscal Relations Across Levels of Government—commonly […]

Does the amalgamation of local governments really improve service delivery, fiscal capacity and citizen choice?

March 25, 2025 Marina Jandrevska

The amalgamation of local governments has been touted as one of the main methods to improve service delivery and increase fiscal capacity. While there have been a number of research papers looking at the experience […]

Western Cape Province publishes a comprehensive municipal budget performance review

February 28, 2025 LPS Alliance

Municipalities in South Africa–like those around the world–have faced challenges and opportunities in achieving financial sustainability, efficient service delivery, and responsive governance in recent years. As part of its efforts to ensure an efficient and […]

Going Granular: Transforming Regional and Municipal Fiscal Data for Policy Innovation

February 11, 2025 Marina Jandrevska

Fiscal data at the regional and municipal levels is essential for effective governance. However, its limited availability, inconsistent formats, and lack of comparability across countries have historically impeded thorough analysis. To address this gap, the […]