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SUMMARY:LPSA Expert Working Group on Europe & Central Asia – Open Meeting – September 2024
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Expert Working Group (EWG) 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 public meeting of the ECA Expert Working Group is scheduled to take place on September 11\, 2024 (10:00 EDT/ 15:00 BST/ 16:00 CEST/19:00 UZT). Registration is required for this meeting. \nRegister here! \nThe focus of the upcoming meeting will be on Decentralization and Regional Development: Measuring Impact\, Designing Policy Options. The scope and form of decentralization might have a diverse impact on selected aspects of regional development\, namely on economic growth\, economic stability\, and interregional disparities. Measuring the impact of decentralization is critical for designing local government and regional development policies. Policy design also requires proper measurement of the various dimensions of decentralization\, identification of components of regional development\, and models separating all major inter-related factors. This webinar aims to initiate a professional exchange on selected issues of the relationship between decentralization and regional development by presenting country cases. \nWe need your help to make this meeting a success: If you have any updates about decentralization or local governance reforms in your country; updates about new research; or information about local government projects that you would like mentioned during the open meeting\, please email the Working Group co-chairs at eca@decentralization.net so that a brief announcement can be made at the beginning of the meeting. \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/lpsa-expert-working-group-on-europe-central-asia-open-meeting-september-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240914
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SUMMARY:International Conference on Decentralisation\, Local Governance and Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION:This two-day International Conference is intended to bring researchers\, academics\, students\, practitioners\, experts and policymakers across Africa and the world to discuss and exchange ideas\, present research findings\, and engage in academic and professional discourse on theories and practices of local governance and sustainable development. The international conference also aims to create a dynamic and inclusive platform that fosters collaboration and promotes advancements in various academic and professional fields on decentralisation\, local governance\, and sustainable development. \nTheme: Deepening Decentralisation and Local Governance to Foster Inclusive and Democratic Governance for Sustainable Development \nThe Conference will be held as follows:\n📅 11th – 13th September\, 2024\n🏢 Institute of Local Government Studies\, Ogbojo\, Accra\, Ghana \n—– \nILGS is pleased to announce to you\, its upcoming International Conference on Decentralisation\, Local Governance and Sustainable Development and is calling for abstracts from interested participants. \n🟢 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS\nInterested participants should submit their abstracts of not more than 250 words with 5 Keywords to 📧 conferences@ilgs.edu.gh \n🟢Deadline for Submission of Abstracts : 5th July\, 2024 \n#ilgsinternationalconference
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/international-conference-on-decentralisation-local-governance-and-sustainable-development/
LOCATION:Institute of Local Government Studies\, Ogbojo\, Accra\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240903T153000
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SUMMARY:LPSA Asia Working Group – Knowledge Sharing Meeting – September 2024
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Expert Working Group (EWG) on Asia 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 Asia. The next LPSA Knowledge Sharing organized by Asia Expert Working Group is scheduled to take place on September 3\, 2024 (6:00 AM EDT; 11:00 AM BST; 3:30 PM IST; 5:00 PM BKK; 6:00 PM Manila). Registration for this meeting is required.  \n Register Here!  \nWith over 60+ countries globally conducting elections this year\, 2024 is widely considered the ‘year of elections.’ A significant part of this change of guard has included countries in South Asia and Southeast Asia with Bangladesh\, Pakistan\, India and Indonesia going to the polls. Others such as Myanmar and Nepal have been rocked by political transitions at the federal level. This event will explore the rapidly evolving political landscape in Asia\, particularly how recent elections\, and transitions in leadership at the national level potentially impact decentralization and how they influence local governance functioning and decision making. Experts will share their insights on how these elections will influence decentralization and what it means for local governance and community involvement in Asian contexts. \nWe need your help to make this meeting a success: If you have any updates about decentralization or local governance reforms in your country; updates about new research; or information about local government projects that you would like mentioned during the open meeting\, please email the Working Group co-chairs at asia@decentralization.net so that a brief announcement can be made at the beginning of the meeting.  \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.  \n 
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-expert-working-group-on-asia-open-meeting-sep-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20240828T150000
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CREATED:20231023T014717Z
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SUMMARY:LPSA Thematic Working Group on Gender Equity & Women’s Empowerment - Open Meeting - August 2024
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Thematic Working Group (TWG) on Gender Equity & Women’s Empowerment aims to bring together government officials\, policy practitioners\, scholars\, civil society organisations\, and citizens who share an interest and expertise at the intersection of decentralization/localization with gender equity and inclusive governance\, including local women’s empowerment. \nThe next public meeting of the TWG on Gender Equity & Women’s Empowerment will be held on August 28\, 2024 (8:00 EDT/ 15:00 EAT / 14:00 CET). Registration is required for this meeting. \nRegister here! \nWe need your help to make this meeting a success. If you have any updates about Gender Equity and Women’s Empowerment in your country\, updates about new research\, or information about (1) women’s voice and political empowerment at the local level\, (2) women in local administration\, (3) gender-responsive subnational services and finance; (4) gender in the context of crisis; and (5) effective multilevel governance as an opportunity to women’s empowerment; that you would like mentioned during the open meeting\, please email the Working Group co-chairs at women@decentralization.net so that a brief announcement can be made at the beginning of the meeting. \nReminder: You can join any LPSA Expert Working Group free of cost and receive reminders and updates by opting into one or more working groups as part of your LPSA Membership registration.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-thematic-working-group-on-gender-equity-womens-empowerment-open-meeting-august-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Manila:20240826T140000
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SUMMARY:ADB E-Learning Course on Decentralization\, Local Governance\, and Localizing SDGs in Asia and the Pacific Opening Session
DESCRIPTION:The virtual opening session marks the start of the Asian Development Bank 2024 E-Learning Course on Decentralization\, Local Governance\, and Localizing SDGs in Asia and the Pacific. The session aims to orient ADB staff and government officials from developing member countries (DMCs) who have been selected to participate in the tutored e-learning program that will run from 26 August 2024 to 4 October 2024. \nParticipants will get to know more about the course structure and modalities\, course platform\, and meet the course team and their fellow participants. \nDr. H.K. Dwivedi\, Chief Advisor (Finance) to the chief minister of the Indian state of West Bengal and a former chief secretary of the state\, will join the session as keynote speaker. Dr. Dwivedi will share valuable insights on subnational governance. \nTarget participants\n\nADB staff in headquarters and resident Missions\nRelevant national and sub-national government officials from DMCs\n\nMore about the event\nYou can read more on the event here. \nHow to register\nPlease contact Ms. Ma. Antoinette Figurasin (mfigurasin@adb.org) and Ms. Ranna Maih Pintor (rpintor.consultant@adb.org). \n 
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/adb-e-learning-course-on-decentralization-local-governance-and-localizing-sdgs-in-asia-and-the-pacific-opening-session/
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SUMMARY:Training: Fiscal Decentralization and Local Government Financial Management
DESCRIPTION:Duke University’s Center for International Development (DCID) is accepting applications for its in-person executive education training program on Fiscal Decentralization and Local Government Financial Management (PFD). \nThis comprehensive three-week program is directed by Prof. Roy Kelly and is designed to better enable professionals to develop and implement decentralization policy reforms to improve local public financial management and stimulate efficient and accountable economic and social development. This year’s course will be held from August 5 – 23\, 2024\, on Duke University’s campus in the vibrant city of Durham\, North Carolina\, USA.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/training-fiscal-decentralization-and-local-government-financial-management/
LOCATION:Duke University\, 201 Science Drive\, Durham\, NC\, 27708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240710
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SUMMARY:Training: Fiscal Decentralisation and Local Finance
DESCRIPTION:The Hague Academy for Local Governance is accepting applications for its in-person Fiscal Decentralisation and Local Finance. \nThis course is designed for professionals working on (fiscal) decentralisation processes\, public sector reform programmes\, public service delivery or public financial management. Participants come from national\, regional and local governments as well as from donor and development organisations. \nIn this course\, we will discuss the assignment of expenditure responsibilities to local authorities\, intergovernmental transfers and local revenue sources. Moreover\, we will address principles of financial accountability and transparency\, and exchange examples of inclusive and participatory budgeting. Finally\, we will zoom in on financial management at local level and local tax systems. \nThe course will take place in The Hague\, Netherlands\, from 26 June 2024 to 9 July 2024.  \nThe course fee is € 3\,595. This includes all training related costs as well as drinks and warm lunches during the training days. Group discounts are available if you participate with three or more colleagues. \nAfter this course\, you will receive a professional certificate of completion from The Hague Academy for Local Governance.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/training-fiscal-decentralisation-and-local-finance/
LOCATION:The Hague Academy for Local Governance\, Nassaulaan 12\, The Hague\, 2500 GK\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240628
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SUMMARY:The Collaborative Action for Childcare Annual Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:  \nLocal Public Sector Alliance (LPSA) together with Collaborative Action for Childcare/Uthabiti Africa (CAC) and Localizing Women Economic Empowerment in Africa Technical Working Group\, aims to bring together\, state and non-state actors dedicated to advancing the quest for quality and affordable childcare. The conference aims to drive tangible and feasible change in childcare practices and policies nationwide. This two-day conference\, taking place on June 26th and 27th in Kisumu County\, Kenya\, brings together a diverse array of stakeholders dedicated to driving tangible change in the childcare sector\, it will feature high-level plenary sessions\, multi-sectoral panel discussions\, and breakout sessions\, covering topics such as policy reformation\, financing\, and practical solutions for improving childcare services. \nOne of the highlights of the conference will be the session titled “Multilevel Governance and Localizing Childcare for Women’s Economic Empowerment.” The session will explore the critical role of local governance in enhancing childcare and empowering women economically. While the specific keynote speakers have not been announced yet\, the conference aims to feature experts and leaders from various sectors who will share their valuable insights and experiences on addressing the pressing challenges facing the childcare sector. \nThe Collaborative Action for Childcare extends an invitation to all interested professionals\, policymakers\, advocates and stakeholders in the childcare ecosystem to join at this pivotal conference. \nLet’s build a better\, more supportive community for our children. \n Register Here! 
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/the-collaborative-action-for-childcare-annual-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Kisumu\, Kenya\, Kisumu\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240622
DTSTAMP:20260417T100649
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SUMMARY:Kutaisi Fourth International Forum: Beyond the Horizon/Empowering Second-Tier\, Medium-Size\, and Small-Size Cities
DESCRIPTION:The Kutaisi City Municipality\, together with the Management and Development Solutions Hub (MDSH)\, is proud to announce the upcoming Kutaisi International Forum (KIF) for its fourth edition. This highly anticipated event is being co-organized by the Ministry of Regional Development & Infrastructure of Georgia and promises to be a significant step towards fostering development and innovation in the region. The forum will focus on “Bridging the gap between second-tier\, medium-sized\, and small-sized cities (StMSCs) and the opportunities presented by the New Urban Agenda and European Union accession.” \nScheduled for June 20-21\, 2024\, in the city of Kutaisi\, Georgia\, the KIF Fourth Edition seeks to provide a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration\, empowering city leaders\, urban planners\, and policymakers to create sustainable and inclusive development strategies. \nThe forum will cover the following key focus areas: \n\nMulti-National Outlook on Opportunities for Non-Capital Cities\nFuture-Ready Cities\nRethinking Municipal Services in the Era of Artificial Intelligence\nReimagining Health’s Role in Cities Transformation\nUnleashing the Cultural Power of Cities\nOptimizing Project Management in Future-Ready Cities\nThinking Cities’ Green Solutions\n\nThe forum extends its warm invitation to representatives from StMSCs worldwide\, businesses\, national and regional governments\, experts\, academics\, civil society organizations\, and international organizations. Attendance at the KIF 4th event is free of charge. However\, all participants\, whether remote or in-person\, are required to register to facilitate efficient organization and allocation of resources. Please be aware that registering does not automatically guarantee participation. Due to limited capacity\, confirmation and further instructions will be sent to selected participants after registration. \nWe invite stakeholders\, policymakers\, experts\, and practitioners to join us at the Kutaisi International Forum (KIF) to contribute to the exchange of ideas and the development of actionable strategies for the benefit of StMSCs. \nThe forum will be conducted in Georgian and English\, with simultaneous translation provided throughout the event\, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all participants. The Agenda for the Forum is available here. \n  \nYou can register for the event here: Registration link
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/kutaisi-fourth-international-forum-beyond-the-horizon-empowering-second-tier-medium-size-and-small-size-cities/
LOCATION:Kutaisi\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:LPSA Expert Working Group on Europe & Central Asia – Open Meeting – June 2024
DESCRIPTION:Empowering Communities: A Participatory Budgeting Approach to Democratic Decision-Making in Europe \nLPSA’s Expert Working Group (EWG) 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 public meeting of the ECA Expert Working Group is scheduled to take place on June 12\, 2024 (10:00 EDT / 15:00 BST/ 16:00 CEST/19:00 UZT). Registration for this meeting is required. \nRegister Here! \nWe need your help to make this meeting a success: If you have any updates about decentralization or local governance reforms in your country; updates about new research; or information about local government projects that you would like mentioned during the open meeting\, please email the Working Group co-chairs at eca@decentralization.net so that a brief announcement can be made at the beginning of the meeting. \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 group as part of your LPSA Membership registration.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-expert-working-group-on-europe-central-asia-open-meeting-june-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T153000
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SUMMARY:LPSA Thematic Working Group on Subnational Finance - Open Meeting - June 2024
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nLPSA’s Thematic Working Group (TWG) on Subnational Finance aims to bring together government officials\, policy practitioners\, scholars\, civil society organizations\, and citizens who share an interest and expertise on fiscal decentralization\, multilevel government finance\, intergovernmental fiscal relations\, and subnational financial management. \n\n\n\nThe next public meeting of the TWG on Subnational Finance will be held on June 5\, 2024\, (9:00 EDT/ 14:00 BST/ 15:00 CEST). Registration is required for this meeting. \nRegister here! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat? \n\n\nWho? \n\n\n\n\nLPSA Subnational Finance Working Group welcome\, introduction of topic\, and presentation of agenda \n  \n\n\nGundula Löffler \nODI Research Fellow \nSNF working group co-chair \n\n\n\n\nOverview of different IGF transfer types and their respective intended and observed impact from the literature \n\n\nManuel Lago Rodriquez \nResearcher \nUniversity College Dublin \n\n\n\n\nThe Uganda experience: Rationale for choice of existing IGF transfer system and observed effects \n\n\nOloo Joseph MajangaAssistant CommissionerBudget Policy and Evaluation DepartmentMOFPED Uganda \n\n\n\n\nThe Kenya experience: Rationale for choice of existing IGF transfer system and observed effects \n\n\nCon Omore Osendo \nGovernance advisor Kenya \n\n\n\n\nDiscussant \n\n\nFrancois Vaillancourt \nEmeritus Professor \nUniversity of Montreal \n\n\n\n\nQ&A from participants \n\n\nParticipants \nFacilitation: Gundula Löffler \n\n\n\n\nClosure and preview of the next Subnational Finance webinar \n\n\nGundula Löffler \n\n\n\n\n  \nWe need your help to make this meeting a success: If you have any updates about fiscal decentralization or subnational financial management in your country; updates about new research; or information about multilevel government finance and intergovernmental fiscal relations that you would like mentioned during the open meeting\, please email the Working Group co-chairs at finance@decentralization.net. so that a brief announcement can be made at the beginning of the meeting. \n\n\n\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 group as part of your LPSA Membership registration
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsas-thematic-working-group-on-subnational-finance-open-meeting-june-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240530
DTSTAMP:20260417T100649
CREATED:20240511T091800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T142439Z
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SUMMARY:Expert Panel: Working Effectively in Multi-Level Governance Contexts
DESCRIPTION:The World Bank invites world leaders\, experts\, and practitioners to participate in the Public Administration Global Forum on Transforming Governments for a Livable Planet\, to be held in Washington\, D.C.\, from May 28th – 29th\, 2024. \nEffective public administrations are central to realizing a world free of poverty on a livable planet. Faced with the growing demand for increasingly complex government services from citizens\, coupled with mounting fiscal pressures and a widening trust-deficit between citizens and their public administrations\, a paradigm shift in approaches to improving public administration performance is urgently needed. \nExpert Panel: Working Effectively in Multi-Level Governance Contexts \nOn Wednesday May 29 (9:40 am\, EDT)\, the forum will host a Deep Dive Session on Working Effectively in Multi-Level Governance Contexts. The session will feature a panel of distinguished experts who bring a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives on multi-level governance: \n\nSafia Aamir Isran\, Additional Secretary\, Chief Minister’s Secretariat\, Government of Sindh\, Pakistan\nNaomi Enid Slack\, Director Institute on Municipal Finance & Governance\, School of Cities\, University of Toronto and Chair of the Local Public Sector Alliance Board of Advisors.\nJelena Janevska\, Programme Director\, Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South-East Europe\nDavid Jackson\, Director of Local Transformative Finance Practice\, UNCDF\nRoland White\, Lead Urban Specialist\, Urban\, World Bank\n\nModerating this esteemed panel will be Serdar Yilmaz\, Practice Manager – Governance at the World Bank and former LPSA Advisory Board Chair. \nThe Forum is being hosted by the World Bank’s Public Administration Reform Global Program\, under the Governance Global Practice\, and co-hosted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety\, Republic of Korea; Centro Latinoamericano de Administración para el Desarrollo (CLAD); Escola Nacional de Administração Pública (ENAP); United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); Blavatnik School of Government\, University of Oxford; Center on Democracy\, Development and the Rule of Law\, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies\, Stanford (CDDRL); Transparency International; the Chandler Insitute of Governance; and Apolitical. \nYou can register for the event here: Registration Link  \n 
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/public-administration-global-forum-on-transforming-governments-for-a-livable-planet/
LOCATION:World Bank Headquarters\, Washington D.C\, 1818 H Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, (202) 473-1000\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240523
DTSTAMP:20260417T100649
CREATED:20240407T164719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T213546Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Elevating The Debate On Decentralization  And Multilevel Governance In Africa
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn December 2021\, the Local Public Sector Alliance convened a series of virtual knowledge sharing events on Decentralization and Local Development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Progress on devolution and local governance in the region was found to be uneven\, and the extent and pace of decentralization can be described as moderate at best. An initial assessment of the state of local governance institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa indicates that although some countries have devolved regional or local government institutions\, decentralization and localization efforts are in need of strengthening and deepening in countries around the region. This is especially true if we wish subnational governance institutions in Africa to be effective and empowered actors in efforts to localize sustainable development and/or to engage in decentralized development cooperation. \nThe Local Public Sector Alliance—led by LPSA’s Working Group on Sub-Saharan Africa and other Africa-based members of the Alliance–wants to engage with experts and partner organizations on how best to support and advocate for more inclusive and effective decentralization and localization in Sub-Saharan Africa. \nTo this effect\, LPSA—along with key partner organizations—is organizing the workshop “Elevating The Debate On Decentralization and Multilevel Governance In Africa” which will be held at the Emara Ole-Sereni Hotel\, in Nairobi\, Kenya\, from May 20-22\, 2024 (9:00-17:00\, NBO). Interested colleagues will be able to join us online via Zoom. \nThe workshop will explore the following: How can subnational governance institutions in Africa pursue more effective interventions to localize sustainable development and engage in decentralized development cooperation? How can bringing together stakeholders from across the continent to engage in knowledge development\, knowledge sharing\, and evidence-informed policy advocacy ‘elevate the debate’ and promote effective decentralization and localization as a critical precondition for resilient\, inclusive\, sustainable\, equitable and efficient development? \nThe tentative (updated) program for the workshop is available here. \nRegister to attend the program online here. (The same registration / Zoom link is valid for all three days). \n  \n 
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/workshop-elevating-the-debate-on-decentralization-and-multilevel-governance-in-africa/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240529
DTSTAMP:20260417T100649
CREATED:20240408T110523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T110523Z
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SUMMARY:Training: Urban Governance Training - Resilient and Smart Cities
DESCRIPTION:The Hague Academy for Local Governance is accepting applications for its in-person Urban Governance Training: Resilient and Smart Cities. \nThis course targets professionals engaged in urban governance and development\, including city planners and urban policymakers\, drawn from various sectors such as national\, regional\, and local governments\, NGOs\, knowledge institutes\, and donor organisations. It aims to explore frameworks\, strategies\, and tools to enhance cities’ resilience\, enabling them to withstand and recover from internal and external shocks\, maintain essential functions\, and adapt to continuous change. \nAdditionally\, the course delves into smart city solutions\, investigating the role of data and innovative technologies in improving city system efficiency and fostering urban resilience. It also examines the formulation of scenarios for inclusive cities\, applying the principle of Leaving No One and No Place Behind\, and discusses the ethical considerations of smart city projects\, including potential issues like the digital divide\, cybersecurity\, and privacy concerns. \nLastly\, the course addresses how ‘post-COVID’ cities can leverage technologies to reinforce physical interactions\, shared systems\, services\, and spaces\, shaping the concept of ‘blended cities’ in the future. \nThe course will take place in The Hague\, Netherlands\, from 15 May 2024 to 28 May 2024.  \nThe course fee is € 3\,595. This includes all training related costs as well as drinks and warm lunches during the training days. Group discounts are available if you participate with three or more colleagues. \nAfter this course\, you will receive a professional certificate of completion from The Hague Academy for Local Governance.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/urban-governance-training-resilient-and-smart-cities/
LOCATION:The Hague Academy for Local Governance\, Nassaulaan 12\, The Hague\, 2500 GK\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Hague Academy for Local Governance":MAILTO:info@thehagueacademy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240418T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240418T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T100649
CREATED:20231019T112711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T124314Z
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SUMMARY:LPSA Expert Working Group on Sub-Saharan Africa – Open Meeting – April 2024
DESCRIPTION: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\, local governance and local development in Sub-Saharan Africa.  \nThe next public meeting of the SSA Expert Working Group is scheduled to take place on 18 April 2024 [12:00 PM WAT/1:00 PM SAST/2:00 PM EAT] Registration for this meeting is required.  \nRegister Here!  \nWe need your help to make this meeting a success: If you have any updates about decentralization or local governance reforms in your country; updates about new research; or information about local government projects that you would like mentioned during the open meeting\, please email the Working Group co-chairs at africa@decentralization.net so that a brief announcement can be made at the beginning of the meeting.  \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.  \n 
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-expert-working-group-on-sub-saharan-africa-open-meeting-18-april-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T100649
CREATED:20240227T170022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T050240Z
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SUMMARY:LPSA Expert Working Group on Latin America and the Caribbean – Open Meeting – April 2024
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Regional Working Group on Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) 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 the LAC region. \nThe next public meeting of the LAC Working Group is scheduled to take place on April 16\, 2024 (11 AM Lima\, 12 PM La Paz\, 1 PM Buenos Aires). Simultaneous interpretation (EN/SP/EN) will be provided. Registration for this meeting is required. \nRegister Here! \nWe need your help to make this meeting a success: If you have any updates about decentralization or local governance reforms in the region; updates about new research; or information about local government projects that you would like mentioned during the open meeting\, please email the Working Group co-chairs at lac@decentralization.net so that a brief announcement can be made at the beginning of the meeting. \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. \n  \n\n\n\nEl Grupo de Trabajo Regional de LPSA sobre América Latina y el Caribe (ALC) tiene como objetivo reunir a funcionarios gubernamentales\, profesionales de políticas\, académicos\, organizaciones de la sociedad civil y ciudadanos que comparten un interés y experiencia en descentralización\, gobernanza multinivel\, relaciones intergubernamentales\, gobernanza local y desarrollo en la región de ALC. \nLa próxima reunión pública del Grupo de Trabajo Regional de ALC está programada para el martes 16 de avril de 2024 (11AM Lima / 12PM La Paz / 1PM Buenos Aires). Se proporcionará interpretación simultánea (EN/ES/EN). Es necesario registrarse para esta reunión. \n¡Registrar aquí! \nNecesitamos su ayuda para que esta reunión sea un éxito: si tiene alguna actualización sobre la descentralización o las reformas de la gobernanza local en su país; actualizaciones sobre nuevas investigaciones; o información sobre proyectos de gobiernos locales en América Latina y el Caribe que le gustaría mencionar durante la reunión\, envíe un correo electrónico a los copresidentes del Grupo de Trabajo a lac@decentralization.net para que se pueda hacer un breve anuncio al comienzo de la reunión. \nRecordatorio: puede unirse a cualquier grupo de trabajo de expertos de LPSA sin costo alguno y recibir recordatorios y actualizaciones al inscribirse en uno o más grupos de trabajo como parte de su registro de membresía de LPSA.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-expert-working-group-on-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-open-meeting-april-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T093000
DTSTAMP:20260417T100649
CREATED:20240112T131223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T030758Z
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SUMMARY:Local Public Sector Alliance – Advisory Board & Community Meeting – April 2024
DESCRIPTION:The LPSA Advisory Board invites all LPSA Advisory Board members\, LPSA Working Group Co-Chairs and members\, as well as all interested policy practitioners\, government officials\, researchers and scholars\, civil society stakeholders and other members of the global community of practice on decentralization and localization to an Open Community Meeting on Friday\, April 12th\, 2024 (8:00 am ET; 1:00 pm London; 2:00 pm Paris; 4:00 pm Nairobi; 6:30 pm New Delhi; 8:00 pm Bangkok). \nThe Open Meeting provides an opportunity for your input into the activities and work program of the Alliance and its Working Groups for the ongoing period 2023-2024. \nRegistration for this meeting is required. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/local-public-sector-alliance-advisory-board-community-meeting-april-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240409T153000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T100649
CREATED:20231019T113356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T175441Z
UID:6121-1712676600-1712682000@decentralization.net
SUMMARY:LPSA Expert Working Group on Asia – Open Meeting – April 2024
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Expert Working Group (EWG) on Asia 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 Asia.  \nThe next public meeting of the Asia Expert Working Group is scheduled to take place on April 9\, 2024 (3:30 PM Delhi\, 5:00 PM BKK\, 6:00 PM Manila). Registration for this meeting is required.  \nRegister Here!  \nWe need your help to make this meeting a success: If you have any updates about decentralization or local governance reforms in your country; updates about new research; or information about local government projects that you would like mentioned during the open meeting\, please email the Working Group co-chairs at asia@decentralization.net so that a brief announcement can be made at the beginning of the meeting.  \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/lpsa-expert-working-group-on-asia-open-meeting-april-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240306T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240306T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T100649
CREATED:20230829T233441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T005843Z
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SUMMARY:LPSA Thematic Working Group on Subnational Finance – Open Meeting – March 2024
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Thematic Working Group (TWG) on Subnational Finance  aims to  bring together government officials\, policy practitioners\, scholars\, civil society organizations\, and citizens who share an interest and expertise on fiscal decentralization\, multilevel government finance\, intergovernmental fiscal relations\, and subnational financial management. \nThe next public meeting of the TWG on Subnational Finance will be held on March 6\, 2024\, (9:00 EST/ 14:00 GMT/ 15:00 CET). Registration is required for this meeting. \nRegister here! \nWe need your help to make this meeting a success: If you have any updates about fiscal decentralization or subnational financial management in your country; updates about new research; or information about multilevel government finance and intergovernmental fiscal relations that you would like mentioned during the open meeting\, please email the Working Group co-chairs at finance@decentralization.net. so that a brief announcement can be made at the beginning of the meeting. \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 group as part of your LPSA Membership registration
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsas-thematic-working-group-on-subnational-finance-open-meeting-march-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240304T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240304T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T100649
CREATED:20230901T171156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T021410Z
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SUMMARY:LPSA Thematic Working Group on Local Democracy & Inclusive Governance - Open Meeting - March 2024
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 on local democracy\, inclusive governance\, and community-led development. \nThe next public meeting of the Local Democracy\, Inclusive Governance and Community-led Development will be held on Monday March 4\, 2024\, 8:00 AM ET; 1:00 PM London; 2:00 PM Berlin; 3:00 PM Johannesburg; 4:00 PM Nairobi; 6:30 PM New Delhi; 8:00 PM Bangkok.   \nRegistration is required for this meeting – Register here!   \nWe need your help to make this meeting a success: If you have any updates about local Democracy\, Inclusive Governance and Community-led Development in your country; updates about new research that you would like mentioned during the open meeting\, please email the Working Group co-chairs at localdem@decentralization.net so that a brief announcement can be made at the beginning of the meeting.   \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/lpsa-thematic-working-group-on-local-democracy-inclusive-governance-open-meeting-february-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20240228T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20240228T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T100649
CREATED:20231023T013859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T224324Z
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SUMMARY:LPSA Thematic Working Group on Gender Equity & Women’s Empowerment - Open Meeting - February 2024
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Thematic Working Group (TWG) on Gender Equity & Women’s Empowerment aims to bring together government officials\, policy practitioners\, scholars\, civil society organisations\, and citizens who share an interest and expertise at the intersection of decentralization/localization with gender equity and inclusive governance\, including local women’s empowerment. \nThe next public meeting of the TWG on Gender Equity & Women’s Empowerment will be held on February 28\, 2024 (7:00 EDT/ 15:00 EAT / 13:00 CET). Registration is required for this meeting. \nRegister here! \nWe need your help to make this meeting a success. If you have any updates about Gender Equity and Women’s Empowerment in your country\, updates about new research\, or information about (1) women’s voice and political empowerment at the local level\, (2) women in local administration\, (3) gender-responsive subnational services and finance; (4) gender in the context of crisis; and (5) effective multilevel governance as an opportunity to women’s empowerment; that you would like mentioned during the open meeting\, please email the Working Group co-chairs at women@decentralization.net so that a brief announcement can be made at the beginning of the meeting. \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/lpsa-thematic-working-group-on-gender-equity-womens-empowerment-open-meeting-february-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T100649
CREATED:20231109T052058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T175711Z
UID:6303-1709031600-1709037000@decentralization.net
SUMMARY:LPSA Expert Working Group on Latin America and the Caribbean – Open Meeting – February 2024
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Regional Working Group on Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) 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 the LAC region. \nThe next public meeting of the LAC Working Group is scheduled to take place on February 27\, 2024 (11 AM Lima\, 12 PM La Paz\, 1 PM Buenos Aires). Simultaneous interpretation (EN/SP/EN) will be provided. Registration for this meeting is required. \nRegister Here! \nWe need your help to make this meeting a success: If you have any updates about decentralization or local governance reforms in the region; updates about new research; or information about local government projects that you would like mentioned during the open meeting\, please email the Working Group co-chairs at lac@decentralization.net so that a brief announcement can be made at the beginning of the meeting. \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. \n  \n\n\n\nEl Grupo de Trabajo Regional de LPSA sobre América Latina y el Caribe (ALC) tiene como objetivo reunir a funcionarios gubernamentales\, profesionales de políticas\, académicos\, organizaciones de la sociedad civil y ciudadanos que comparten un interés y experiencia en descentralización\, gobernanza multinivel\, relaciones intergubernamentales\, gobernanza local y desarrollo en la región de ALC. \nLa próxima reunión pública del Grupo de Trabajo Regional de ALC está programada para el martes 27 de febrero de 2024 (11AM Lima / 12PM La Paz / 1PM Buenos Aires). Se proporcionará interpretación simultánea (EN/ES/EN). Es necesario registrarse para esta reunión. \n¡Registrar aquí! \nNecesitamos su ayuda para que esta reunión sea un éxito: si tiene alguna actualización sobre la descentralización o las reformas de la gobernanza local en su país; actualizaciones sobre nuevas investigaciones; o información sobre proyectos de gobiernos locales en América Latina y el Caribe que le gustaría mencionar durante la reunión\, envíe un correo electrónico a los copresidentes del Grupo de Trabajo a lac@decentralization.net para que se pueda hacer un breve anuncio al comienzo de la reunión. \nRecordatorio: puede unirse a cualquier grupo de trabajo de expertos de LPSA sin costo alguno y recibir recordatorios y actualizaciones al inscribirse en uno o más grupos de trabajo como parte de su registro de membresía de LPSA.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-expert-working-group-on-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-open-meeting-february-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240125T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240125T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T100649
CREATED:20231019T112825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T044652Z
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SUMMARY:LPSA Expert Working Group on Sub-Saharan Africa – Open Meeting – January 2024
DESCRIPTION: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\, local governance and local development in Sub-Saharan Africa.  \nThe next public meeting of the SSA Expert Working Group is scheduled to take place on 25 January 2024 [12:00 PM WAT/1:00 PM SAST/2:00 PM EAT] Registration for this meeting is required.  \nRegister Here!  \nWe need your help to make this meeting a success: If you have any updates about decentralization or local governance reforms in your country; updates about new research; or information about local government projects that you would like mentioned during the open meeting\, please email the Working Group co-chairs at africa@decentralization.net so that a brief announcement can be made at the beginning of the meeting.  \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/lpsa-expert-working-group-on-sub-saharan-africa-open-meeting-25-january-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240116T153000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T100649
CREATED:20231019T113542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T005233Z
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SUMMARY:LPSA Expert Working Group on Asia – Open Meeting – January 2024
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Expert Working Group (EWG) on Asia 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 Asia.  \nThe next public meeting of the Asia Expert Working Group is scheduled to take place on January 16\, 2024 (3:30 PM Delhi\, 5:00 PM BKK\, 6:00 PM Manila). Registration for this meeting is required.  \nRegister Here!  \nWe need your help to make this meeting a success: If you have any updates about decentralization or local governance reforms in your country; updates about new research; or information about local government projects that you would like mentioned during the open meeting\, please email the Working Group co-chairs at asia@decentralization.net so that a brief announcement can be made at the beginning of the meeting.  \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.  \n 
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-expert-working-group-on-asia-open-meeting-16-january-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T100649
CREATED:20230908T115304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T225434Z
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SUMMARY:Local Public Sector Alliance – Advisory Board & Community Meeting – January 2024
DESCRIPTION:The LPSA Advisory Board invites all LPSA Advisory Board members\, LPSA Working Group Co-Chairs and members\, as well as all interested policy practitioners\, government officials\, researchers and scholars\, civil society stakeholders and other members of the global community of practice on decentralization and localization to an Open Community Meeting on Friday\, January 12th\, 2024 (8:00 am ET; 1:00 pm London; 2:00 pm Paris; 4:00 pm Nairobi; 6:30 pm New Delhi; 8:00 pm Bangkok). \nThe Open Meeting provides an opportunity for your input into the activities and work program of the Alliance and its Working Groups for the ongoing period 2023-2024. \nRegistration for this meeting is required. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/local-public-sector-alliance-advisory-board-community-meeting-january-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Belgrade:20231213T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Belgrade:20231213T173000
DTSTAMP:20260417T100649
CREATED:20230830T171404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T050246Z
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SUMMARY:LPSA Expert Working Group on Europe & Central Asia – Open Meeting – December 2023
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Expert Working Group (EWG) 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 public meeting of the ECA Expert Working Group is scheduled to take place on December 13\, 2023\, 10:00 am EST / 15:00 GMT/ 16:00 CET/ 20:00 UZT. Registration for this meeting is required. \nRegister Here! \nWe need your help to make this meeting a success: If you have any updates about decentralization or local governance reforms in your country; updates about new research; or information about local government projects that you would like mentioned during the open meeting\, please email the Working Group co-chairs at eca@decentralization.net so that a brief announcement can be made at the beginning of the meeting. \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 group as part of your LPSA Membership registration
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-expert-working-group-on-europe-central-asia-open-meeting-december-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231205T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T100649
CREATED:20230829T233245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T042337Z
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SUMMARY:LPSA Thematic Working Group on Subnational Finance - Open Meeting - December 2023
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Thematic Working Group (TWG) on Subnational Finance aims to bring together government officials\, policy practitioners\, scholars\, civil society organizations\, and citizens who share an interest and expertise on fiscal decentralization\, multilevel government finance\, intergovernmental fiscal relations\, and subnational financial management. \n\n\n\nThe next public meeting of the TWG on Subnational Finance will be held on Tuesday\, December 5\, 2023\, (9:30 EST/ 14:30 GMT/ 15:30 CET). Note that this is one day earlier than previously scheduled. Registration is required for this meeting. \nRegister here! \n\n\n\nWe need your help to make this meeting a success: If you have any updates about fiscal decentralization or subnational financial management in your country; updates about new research; or information about multilevel government finance and intergovernmental fiscal relations that you would like mentioned during the open meeting\, please email the Working Group co-chairs at finance@decentralization.net. so that a brief announcement can be made at the beginning of the meeting. \n\n\n\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 group as part of your LPSA Membership registration.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsas-thematic-working-group-on-subnational-finance-open-meeting-december-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20231129T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20231129T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T100649
CREATED:20231023T014347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T161232Z
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SUMMARY:LPSA Thematic Working Group on Gender Equity & Women’s Empowerment - Open Meeting - November 2023
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Thematic Working Group (TWG) on Gender Equity & Women’s Empowerment aims to bring together government officials\, policy practitioners\, scholars\, civil society organizations\, and citizens who share an interest and expertise at the intersection of decentralization/localization with gender equity and inclusive governance\, including local women’s empowerment. \nThe next public meeting of the TWG on Gender Equity & Women’s Empowerment will be held on November 29\, 2023 (7:00 EDT/ 15:00 EAT / 13:00 CET). Registration is required for this meeting. \nRegister here! \nWe need your help to make this meeting a success: If you have any updates about Gender Equity and Women’s Empowerment in your country\, updates about new research\, or information about (1) women’s voice and political empowerment at the local level; (2) women in local administration; (3) gender responsive subnational services and finance; (4) gender in the context of crisis; and (5) effective multilevel governance as an opportunity to women’s empowerment; that you would like mentioned during the open meeting\, please email the Working Group co-chairs at women@decentralization.net so that a brief announcement can be made at the beginning of the meeting. \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/lpsa-thematic-working-group-on-gender-equity-womens-empowerment-open-meeting-november-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231124
DTSTAMP:20260417T100649
CREATED:20231012T222632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T222632Z
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SUMMARY:International Conference on Federalism\, Devolution of Power\, and Inclusive Democracy in Nepal and Asia
DESCRIPTION:Kathmandu University School of Law (KUSOL) is proud to announce its upcoming International Conference on Federalism\, Devolution of Power\, and Inclusive Democracy in Nepal and Asia. The conference is scheduled to take place on November 22-23\, 2023\, in the city of Kathmandu. \nFederalism\, as a governance model\, has been gaining prominence around the world as a means to ensure equitable distribution of power and resources\, enhance intergovernmental coordination\, and promote inclusive democratic processes. Against this backdrop\, KUSOL is convening a diverse array of constitutional experts\, practitioners\, researchers\, policymakers\, political parties\, and civil society members from Nepal\, South Asia\, and the Asia Pacific region\, bringing together approximately 100 participants for this landmark event. \nThe conference will revolve around three central themes: \nIntergovernmental Coordination and Cooperation in Federal Systems: The conference will provide a platform to explore effective mechanisms for coordination and cooperation among various tiers of government within federal systems. Participants will engage in comprehensive discussions on sharing responsibilities\, managing conflicts\, and fostering collaboration for holistic governance. \nEquitable Distribution of Fiscal and State Resources: Addressing the issue of resource allocation and distribution is crucial in ensuring balanced development across all regions. Attendees will delve into strategies for fair fiscal practices and optimal utilization of state resources to minimize disparities and promote sustainable growth. \nInclusion in Decentralized Governance: Inclusivity is at the core of democratic principles under the Constitution of Nepal\, 2015. This theme will facilitate conversations on how to ensure marginalized voices are heard and included in decision-making processes within decentralized structures\, fostering a truly representative and participatory democracy. \nThe conference is led by Prof. Bipin Adhikari as its convener\, a scholar renowned for his expertise in constitutional law and governance. \nKUSOL is grateful for the kind support extended by the Subnational Governance Program (SNGP) implemented by The Asia Foundation under a strategic partnership with The Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The program shares the vision of advancing effective federal governance and inclusive democracy. Their partnership underscores the importance of such dialogues in addressing contemporary governance challenges. \nThe anticipated outcomes of this conference hold substantial significance\, particularly in relation to the ongoing constitution implementation and consolidation process in Nepal. The insights generated and recommendations put forth during the event will contribute to shaping policies\, refining practices\, and enhancing the overall understanding of federalism\, devolution of power\, and inclusive democracy. \nMore information: https://solconferences.ku.edu.np/ \nTo learn more about the conference and to register as a participant\, click here!. \n 
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/international-conference-on-federalism-devolution-of-power-and-inclusive-democracy-in-nepal-and-asia/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231116
DTSTAMP:20260417T100649
CREATED:20231103T134241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T134241Z
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SUMMARY:International seminar on managing for development results: “Unified Diversity for Restoration: Collaborative Local Efforts for Climate Change”
DESCRIPTION:The Asian Development Bank (ADB)\, the Korea Development Institute (KDI) School of Public Policy and Management\, and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are jointly organizing an International Seminar on Management for Development Results (MfDR) “Unified Diversity for Restoration: Collaborative Local Efforts for Climate Change” from November 14th to November 15th\, 2023. The seminar will explore innovative endeavors undertaken by subnational or local governments in addressing climate change in the region\, in alignment with national and global initiatives. By sharing innovative approaches and jointly examining common challenges\, the event will delve into effective ways forward in strengthening the institutional capacities and resilience of subnational governments\, and the political\, legal\, and fiscal contexts in which they operate. \nDay 1 (14 November) will focus on Global-to-local and National-to-local coordination for local responses to climate change\, and Day 2 will shift the emphasis to local climate change actions within regional or inter-regional context. \nFor more details on the event\, please visit the website: Link here \nRegister here
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/international-seminar-on-managing-for-development-results-unified-diversity-for-restoration-collaborative-local-efforts-for-climate-change/
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