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Call for Panelists – Protecting Local Leadership: Addressing Criminality, Intimidation, and Threats to Democratic Governance

January 8, 2025 Limabenla Jamir

The Local Public Sector Alliance (LPSA) Thematic Working Group on Local Democracy, Inclusive Governance, and Community-led Development invites you to participate as a speaker in an upcoming panel discussion to protect local leadership and strengthen […]

What is next for Syria? Decentralization?

December 8, 2024 LPS Alliance

Given the recent developments in Syria, which saw the demise of an authoritarian regime that ruled the country for over half a century, the role of federalism and decentralization in Syria’s future is a topic of […]

Exploring the impact of local autonomy on democratic legitimacy

July 30, 2024 Limabenla Jamir

In recent decades, the concept of local autonomy has gained significant attention in discussions about governance and democracy. Increasing the autonomy of governmental levels closer to the citizens is often recommended to enhance democratic legitimacy, […]

Racial and Ethnic Representation in Local Government in the United States

May 6, 2024 LPS Alliance

Local governments can be an important mechanism to promote inclusive governance and equitable development. However, local government power can also be wielded as a mechanism for political, economic, or racial exclusion. Although local governments in […]

Could Decentralization Be Key to Resisting Electoral Autocrats?

April 28, 2024 Limabenla Jamir

Debates over decentralization in authoritarian contexts often center on whether it provides significant steps toward democratization or is simply a tool autocrats use to shore up their power. However, evidence from Tanzania finds that opposition-led […]