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SUMMARY:Online Seminar: Reimagining Decentralisation in Kerala: Local Governance for a Sustainable Future
DESCRIPTION:Since 1996\, Kerala’s Local Self Governments (LSGs) have been at the forefront of participatory planning and grassroots democracy. Yet\, new challenges—climate change\, widening inequalities\, and rapid urbanisation—demand fresh approaches. Strengthening autonomy\, fiscal resilience\, and institutional innovation will be key to building the next phase of decentralisation in Kerala. \nThis online seminar brings together global\, national\, and local perspectives to reimagine Kerala’s governance journey and explore pathways for sustainable\, inclusive\, and accountable local development. \nSeminar Format & Schedule\n\nOne presentation per day\, followed by a panel discussion featuring International\, National\, and Local experts.\nExpected Outcome: Actionable insights and policy directions for Kerala’s next phase of decentralisation—making governance more resilient\, inclusive\, and future-ready.\n\n10 Subthemes | 21–30 October 2025 | 20:00–21:30 hrs (IST)\n21 Oct – Participatory Planning and Budgeting\n22 Oct – Social Justice: A Rights-Based Approach in Local Governance\n23 Oct – Localising Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\n24 Oct – Gender-Inclusive Governance: Towards Equitable Local Development\n25 Oct – Gender Inclusive Local Economic Development: Challenges of Kerala\n26 Oct – Climate and Disaster Resilience\n27 Oct – Advancing Fiscal Decentralisation\n28 Oct – Digital Governance for Better Services\n29 Oct – Centre–State–Local Government Framework\n30 Oct – Local Governments in India since the Constitutional Amendments: Reflections and Lessons for Kerala \n————-\nRegistration Information\nWho can Register:\nStudents\, Working Professionals\, Academicians\, Local Self Government Representatives and officials\, NGO Representatives\, Policy Makers\, and Representatives of Service Organizations \nRegistration Fee:\nStudents – ₹100/- \nOthers – ₹250/- \nRegistration Link here \n————-\nAbout the Institution\nDr. A. Suhruth Kumar Library and Research Centre\, founded in memory of Dr. A. Suhruth Kumar—distinguished scholar and former Executive Director of Grameena Patana Kendram (GPK)—which is a registered institution committed to advancing democratic decentralisation\, knowledge sharing\, and participatory governance in Kerala. \nAs a vibrant hub for research\, dialogue\, and innovation in local governance\, it also reinforces GPK’s wider mission of nurturing decentralised development.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/online-seminar-reimagining-decentralisation-in-kerala-local-governance-for-a-sustainable-future/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. A. Suhruth Kumar Library and Research Centre":MAILTO:suhruthlibrary21@gmail.com
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