LPSA Updates ECA Archives – Decentralization Net

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[ May 15, 2026 ] Local governments, local taxes, and incentivizing economic growth Cities and urban development
[ May 15, 2026 ] Rethinking the future of decentralization and multilevel governance Community
[ May 7, 2026 ] The real financing issue in ECD and childcare isn’t finance Africa
[ May 6, 2026 ] Call for Papers: Financing Sustainable Cities Community
[ May 3, 2026 ] Multilevel Governance and Gender Localization

Decentralized responsibilities without decentralized resources?

April 10, 2026 Marina Jandrevska

The role of local governments in European public service delivery has expanded significantly over the past two decades. Across the European Union, municipalities have become central actors in the provision of education, healthcare, social protection, […]

Local public finances and the SDGs: How are European cities rewiring budgeting for a sustainable future?

February 17, 2026 Marina Jandrevska

As the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) approaches, the global community faces a sobering reality: only 18% of targets are currently on track. While political commitment to the 2030 Agenda remains strong, […]

LPSA Expert Working Group on Europe & Central Asia – Open Meeting – November 2025

November 12, 2025 Marina Jandrevska

The LPSA Regional Working Group for Europe & Central Asia (ECA) held its Open Meeting on November 12, 2025. The session, moderated by Mr. Gabor Peteri, LPSA ECA Co-Chair focused on examining how management and […]

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 […]

LPSA Expert Working Group on Europe & Central Asia – Open Meeting – June 2025

June 10, 2025 Marina Jandrevska

The LPSA Regional Working Group for Europe & Central Asia (ECA) held its Open Meeting on June 11, 2025, at 10:00 EDT / 15:00 BST / 16:00 CEST / 19:00 UZT. The meeting was opened […]

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 […]

LPSA Expert Working Group on Europe & Central Asia – Open Meeting – March 2025

March 6, 2025 Marina Jandrevska

LPSA’s Regional Working Group on Europe & Central Asia (ECA) Open Meeting took place on   March 12, 2025, (10:00 EST/ 15:00 GMT/ 16:00 CET/ 20:00 UZT). The meeting was opened and moderated by LPSA ECA Co-Chair, […]

Empowering Local Communities Through Digital Transformation

January 29, 2025 Marina Jandrevska

In an era where digital interactions dominate daily life, local governments stand at the forefront of innovation, directly engaging with citizens. Cities, bustling with tech-savvy populations accustomed to seamless online experiences like shopping and banking, […]

Rethinking Local Taxation

January 28, 2025 Marina Jandrevska

A recent blog post has sparked discussions about the increasing international reliance on property taxes to bolster local government revenues. The post, available here, contrasts the use of personal income tax (PIT) sharing as a […]

LPSA Expert Working Group on Europe & Central Asia – Open Meeting – December 2024

September 18, 2024 Marina Jandrevska

LPSA’s Regional Working Group on Europe & Central Asia (ECA) Open Meeting took place on December 11, 2024, (10:00 EST/ 15:00 GMT/ 16:00 CET/ 20:00 UZT). The meeting was opened and moderated by Glen Wright, one […]