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[ 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
[ July 21, 2026 ] Sustainable development becomes real when it becomes local Europe & Central Asia
[ July 11, 2026 ] Is there an economic payoff from creating new local governments? Evidence from Brazil Brazil

LPSA launches its Member Portal

March 8, 2025 LPS Alliance

The Local Public Sector Alliance has established an online Member Portal—localpublicsector.org— to allow its members to connect, engage, and share with each other. Becoming a member of the Local Public Sector Alliance—and access to the […]

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, […]

We are looking for a Funding Strategy Consultant

March 5, 2025 LPS Alliance

The global development community is undergoing a sea-change. Yet, the sharp decline in official development assistance from the Global North is not the end of global development efforts. Instead, governments in the Global South are […]

LPSA Thematic Working Group on Gender Equity & Women’s Empowerment – Open Meeting – February 2025

February 26, 2025 Jacqueline Muthura

LPSA’s Thematic Working Group (TWG) on Gender Equity & Women’s Empowerment held a meeting on February 26, 2025 (07:00 EDT / 13:00 CET / 15:00 EAT), focusing on how local governments can effectively tackle gender-based […]

Local Public Sector Alliance: Annual Report 2024

February 25, 2025 LPS Alliance

The Local Public Sector Alliance (LPSA) is a global professional network of advocates for inclusive and efficient decentralization and localization. The Alliance seeks to promote inclusive, equitable societies and sustainable global development by enhancing the […]

LPSA Expert Working Group on Sub-Saharan Africa – Open Meeting – December 2025

February 22, 2025 Lynn Wambu

LPSA’s Expert Working Group (EWG) on Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) aims to bring together government officials, policy practitioners, scholars, civil society organizations, and citizens who share an interest and expertise on decentralization, multilevel governance, intergovernmental relations, […]

LPSA Thematic Working Group on Local Democracy & Inclusive Governance – Open Meeting – February 2025

February 20, 2025 Limabenla Jamir

The discussion, hosted by LPSA’s Thematic Working Group on Local Democracy, Inclusive Governance, and Community-led Development, explored the rising threats faced by local elected officials, particularly intimidation, violence, and organized crime. Featuring insights from Jess […]

LPSA Thematic Working Group on Subnational Finance – Open Meeting – February 2025

February 5, 2025 Marina Jandrevska

The 6th open meeting of LPSA’s Thematic Working Group on Subnational Finance was held on February 5, 2025. The session, moderated by Dr Titilola Akindeinde, Executive Director of the Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI) and […]

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 […]