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SUMMARY:Europe & Central Asia Regional Working Group Meeting – April 2026
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Regional Working Group on Europe & Central Asia (ECA) 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\, local governance and local development in ECA. \nThe next meeting organized by the ECA Regional Working Group is scheduled to take place on 28 April\, 2026 (10:00 AM NYC\, 3:00 PM UK\, 4:00 PM CEST\, 7:00 PM UZT). Registration for this meeting is required. \nRegister Here!  \n—– \nTopic: Small Municipalities\, Big Ambitions: Assessing Local Capacity for Public-Private Partnerships \nPublic-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a prominent instrument for delivering infrastructure and improving public services\, particularly in contexts where fiscal constraints intersect with growing development demands. At the local level\, PPPs are frequently promoted as a means for municipalities to mobilize private capital\, access technical expertise\, and enhance service efficiency\, especially in sectors such as water and sanitation\, waste management\, local transport\, and energy services where infrastructure gaps are most visible. \nIn many countries\, however\, the decentralization of infrastructure responsibilities has not been accompanied by a corresponding transfer of technical expertise or institutional support. As a result\, municipalities are often expected to design\, procure\, and manage complex PPP projects without adequate capacity or guidance\, raising concerns about the effectiveness of existing policy frameworks and the ability of national PPP units\, regulatory systems\, and advisory mechanisms to support local governments and safeguard public interests. \nThis webinar aims to contribute to the ongoing debate on the role and feasibility of PPPs at the local level by focusing specifically on the capacity constraints faced by small and medium-sized municipalities. Rather than assuming PPPs are inherently beneficial\, the discussion will critically examine the conditions under which they can be effectively implemented and the risks associated with their misapplication. \nAgenda: \n\nWelcome & Introduction – Tengiz Sultanishvili | Citizen Engagement Specialist & Co-Chair LPSA ECA Regional Working Group\nUnlocking Local PPP Potential – Practical Experiences from Bosnia and Herzegovina – Goran Štefatić | Project Manager\, Municipal Environmental Governance (MEG) Project\, UNDP\nPPP vs. New Public Goods – Lavinia Steinfort | Programme coordinator\, Public Alternatives Project\, Transnational Institute (TNI)\nPPPs in Georgian Municipalities: Legislative Realities and Collaborative Solutions – Ucha Dzimistarishvili | Partner at Caissa Law\, Academic Assistant at New Vision University\, Georgia.\nPPP: Past\, Presence and Prospects – Gábor Péteri | Economist\, Freelance Consultant\nQ&A – Tengiz Sultanishvili\nClosing Remarks – Tengiz Sultanishvili
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/europe-central-asia-regional-working-group-meeting-april-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260429T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20260429T151500
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SUMMARY:Asia Regional Working Group Meeting – April 2026
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Regional Working Group on Asia brings together government officials\, policy practitioners\, scholars\, civil society organizations\, and citizens with a shared interest in decentralization\, multilevel governance\, intergovernmental relations\, and local development across the region. \nAs part of its ongoing knowledge exchange series\, LPSA joins as a knowledge partner to a webinar jointly organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)\, focusing on the implementation of Social Innovation Platforms (SIP) across cities. \nDate: Wednesday\, 29 April 2026Time: 2:00–3:15 PM (GMT+7 / Bangkok time)\nTopic: Leveraging Social Innovation Platforms for Inclusive and Sustainable Local Development\nVenue: Zoom Webinar \nRegistration for this meeting is required. \nREGISTER HERE \nThe webinar will bring together cities that are actively applying the SIP approach within their local contexts\, offering grounded insights into how social innovation is reshaping local development practices. \nDesigned as an open space for peer exchange\, the session will connect SIP cities with government partners and practitioners interested in advancing new approaches to local development. The discussion aims to spark reflection on existing practices and inspire cities to explore how social innovation and systems thinking can support more inclusive\, sustainable\, and future-ready solutions.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/asia-regional-working-group-meeting-march-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T103000
DTSTAMP:20260511T145625Z
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SUMMARY:Local Democracy Thematic Working Group Meeting – May 2026
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Thematic Working Group on Local Democracy\, Inclusive Governance and Community-led Development aims to bring together government officials\, policy practitioners\, scholars\, civil society organizations\, and citizens who share an interest and expertise in local democracy\, inclusive governance\, and community-led development. \nDate: 19 May 2026 | 9:00 AM NYC | 2:00 PM UK | 4:00 PM NBO | 8:00 PM BKKDuration: 1.5 hoursHosted by: LPSA Thematic Working Group on Local Democracy & Inclusive Governance and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) \nRegistration for this meeting is required. \nRegister Here!  \n—– \nTopic: The role of youth in multi-level governance: how can we meaningfully engage young people? \nThis panel discussion organized by LPSA and UNDP will explore how young people can be more meaningfully engaged in multi-level governance (MLG) systems\, particularly in the context of growing demands for inclusive\, transparent\, and responsive governance. Bringing together youth leaders\, practitioners\, local governments\, and development partners\, the session will examine challenges\, opportunities\, and practical approaches for strengthening youth participation in governance and decision-making. \nThe event will also highlight the role of local governance and digital innovation in supporting youth engagement\, accountability\, and trust in institutions. Participants will exchange experiences\, good practices\, and actionable recommendations that can help strengthen inclusive governance across different contexts. \nJoin us for this engaging discussion to connect with youth leaders\, practitioners\, and governance experts working to advance inclusive and participatory governance across different contexts. \nReminder: You can join any LPSA Expert Working Group free of cost and receive reminders and updates by opting-in to one or more working groups as part of your LPSA Membership registration.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/local-democracy-thematic-working-group-meeting-march-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:LPSA GEWE Working Group Meet & Greet – UCLG World Congress\, Tangier 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Local Public Sector Alliance’s (LPSA) Thematic Working Group on Gender Equity and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) invites members and allies to an informal networking session on the margins of the UCLG World Congress in Tangier\, Morocco. \nTaking place on Monday\, June 22\, 2026\, from 4:00–5:00 PM\, this gathering offers a unique opportunity to connect in person with practitioners\, researchers\, policymakers\, and civil society leaders working at the intersection of decentralization\, localization\, and gender equality and discuss. \nWhy Attend? \nThis intimate meet-up creates space for GEWE Working Group members and LPSA colleagues to build meaningful connections ahead of the official Congress program. The session will feature a reflection on the working group’s activities and achievements since its establishment\, offering participants a chance to take stock of progress and impact. \nOver coffee and light refreshments\, members will share updates on their work in the decentralization\, localization\, and gender equality space\, fostering peer learning and identifying potential collaborations. The gathering will also provide an opportunity to collectively identify member priorities and chart opportunities for the working group’s next phase of engagement over the coming two years. \nWhether you’re a long-standing LPSA member or new to our community\, this session offers a valuable platform to strengthen professional networks\, contribute to shaping the working group’s future direction\, and advance our shared commitment to inclusive and equitable local development. \nEvent Details\nThe meet-up will take place on Monday\, June 22\, 2026\, from 4:30–5:30 PM in Tangier. LPSA members\, GEWE Working Group participants\, and practitioners working on gender equality and local governance are warmly welcomed to join this informal coffee networking session.* \nRSVP\nPlease confirm your attendance by June 19\, 2026 by emailing women@decentralization.net. \nThis event is organized by LPSA’s Gender Equity and Women’s Empowerment Working Group\, which brings together government officials\, policy practitioners\, scholars\, civil society organizations\, and citizens who share expertise and interest at the intersection of decentralization\, localization\, and gender equality. \nWe look forward to connecting in Tangier and catalyzing action toward more gender-responsive and inclusive local governance systems. \n  \n*Specific venue details will be communicated to registered participants.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-gewe-working-group-meet-greet-uclg-world-congress-tangier-2026/
LOCATION:Tangier\, Morocco
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:LPSA Seminar: Decentralization\, National Oversight and Accountability — A Kenya–South Africa Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:The LPSA Expert Working Group on Sub-Saharan Africa (LPSA Africa) is a regional working group of the Local Public Sector Alliance that brings together government officials\, policy practitioners\, scholars\, civil society organizations and citizens who share an interest and expertise in decentralization\, multilevel governance\, intergovernmental relations\, local governance and local development across the region. The Local Public Sector Alliance (LPSA)\, in collaboration with the South African Research Chair in Multilevel Government\, Dullah Omar Institute have organized a special hybrid seminar on the theme\, Decentralization\, National Oversight and Accountability: A Kenya–South Africa Dialogue.  \nKenya and South Africa are in different stages of implementing ambitious decentralization programs. Key to the current debates in both countries is the question of how to ensure national oversight over subnational governments without compromising local and regional democracy. After decentralization\, national governments still want to safeguard national standards and compliance\, but counties and local governments want to exercise local discretion. This dialogue examines that balance by looking\, amongst other things\, at the ongoing Review of the White Paper on Local Government in South Africa\, as well as the debate on the role of the Senate vis-à-vis counties in Kenya. The discussion has relevance for all countries that are considering or implementing decentralization reforms. \nThe seminar will take place on 28 July 2026\, from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm\, at in Nairobi\, Kenya. Prof. Jaap de Visser\, National Research Chair in Multilevel Government\, Law and Development at the Dullah Omar Institute\, University of the Western Cape\, will serve as the lead speaker. The session will be moderated by Judy Oduma\, Co-Chair of the Local Public Sector Alliance (LPSA) Expert Working Group on Sub-Saharan Africa. The event will be structured as a dialogue\, followed by a networking session. \nThis event builds on LPSA’s previous convening in Nairobi: the May 2024 workshop on “Elevating the Debate on Decentralization and Multilevel Governance in Africa\,” which served as a platform for experts\, practitioners and policymakers from across Africa to exchange experiences on decentralization reforms\, multilevel governance\, local democracy and localization\, and to identify collective priorities for advancing the debate and practice in the region. \nRegistration for this meeting is required. \nAttendance options: \n\nIn person at Safari Park Hotel\, Nairobi —  Seating is limited\, so please RSVP by emailing africa@decentralization.net \nOnline via Zoom — register in advance at the separate link below. Registration is required for online participation\, and you will receive a confirmation email with joining instructions afterward: Zoom Registration! \n\nFor more information\, please reach out to the LPSA Africa Coordinator at africa@decentralization.net.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-seminar-decentralization-national-oversight-and-accountability-a-kenya-south-africa-dialogue/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Seminar
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DTSTAMP:20260930T044101Z
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SUMMARY:Middle East & North Africa Regional Working Group Meeting – October 2026
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Regional Working Group on Middle East & North Africa (MENA) 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\, local governance and local development in MENA. \nThe inaugural meeting organized by the MENA Regional Working Group is scheduled to take place on 19 October\, 2026 (9:00 AM NYC\, 1 PM Marrakech\, 4 PM Amman\, 5 PM Dubai). Registration for this meeting is required. \nRegister Here!  \n—– \nTopic: MENA Working Group: Launch & Open Conversation
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/middle-east-north-africa-regional-working-group-meeting-october-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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