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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
DTSTAMP:20260417T111723
CREATED:20251201T022949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T104514Z
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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:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111723
CREATED:20251212T035621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T035949Z
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SUMMARY:Subnational Finance Thematic Working Group Meeting – May 2026
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Thematic Working Group 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 meeting organized by the Subnational Finance Thematic Working Group is scheduled to take place on 6 May\, 2026 (9:00 AM NYC\, 2:00 PM UK\, 3:00 PM CET). Registration for this meeting is required. \nRegister Here!  \n—– \nTopic: TBA
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/subnational-finance-thematic-working-group-meeting-may-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260417T111723
CREATED:20251103T134237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T141102Z
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SUMMARY:Training of Trainers Course
DESCRIPTION:How to design training for international programmes\, that is inclusive and culturally and conflict-sensitive? What adult learning methods are most effective? How to engage participants\, support diverse learning styles\, and encourage action-oriented learning? \nLearn more about these questions in our upcoming course on Training of Trainers in The Hague.By the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and analyse the specific learning needs of diverse audiences\nDesign engaging training programmes that balance knowledge transfer\, skill development\, and awareness-raising\nFacilitate action-oriented training sessions by applying interactive and participatory training methods\nDeliver training that is inclusive\, culturally sensitive\, and conflict-sensitive\, especially when addressing sensitive or complex topics\nEvaluate training impact and effectiveness to continuously improve training approaches and outcomes\n\nInterested? Find more information about the content\, application process and group discounts on our website. \nShould you know other persons in your organisation or network who may be interested in this course\, please feel free to forward this email. \nFor general inquiries\, please contact info@thehagueacademy.com or call +(31) 70 37 38 695
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/training-of-trainers-course/
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=America/New_York:20260519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111723
CREATED:20251201T025936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T111520Z
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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 on local democracy\, inclusive governance\, and community-led development.  \nThe next knowledge sharing event organized by the Local Democracy\, Inclusive Governance and Community-led Development Thematic Working Group is scheduled to take place on 19 May\, 2026 (9:00 AM NYC\, 2:00 PM UK\, 4:00 PM NBO\, 8:00 PM BKK). Registration for this meeting is required. \nRegister Here!  \n—– \nTopic: TBA
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/local-democracy-thematic-working-group-meeting-march-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTSTAMP:20260417T111723
CREATED:20251103T134821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T134847Z
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SUMMARY:Local Climate Response
DESCRIPTION:How can local authorities respond to climate change and develop resilience policies? How can citizens be involved in planning climate change mitigation and adaptation actions? What opportunities for financing climate change adaptations are there? How can ecosystems and nature-based solutions help communities adapt to a changing climate? \nLearn more about these questions in our upcoming course on Local Climate Response. In this course\, you will: \n\nLearn about key concepts of climate change\, climate adaptation\, risk\, resilience\, and climate justice\nPractice with tools for local authorities to assess climate vulnerabilities and design strategies for adaptation and disaster risk reduction\nLearn how to design community-based climate policies including nature-based solutions and energy transition strategies\nMap opportunities to finance climate policies\, including climate funds and public-private partnerships\nDiscuss the linkages between climate change and social inequalities\nExperience (urban) design and climate resilience measures through study visits (e.g. Rotterdam walking tour or TU Delft’s Green Village)\n\nInterested? You can find more information about the content and application process and register via the button. \nWe offer group discounts and discounts for professionals working for local governments and local NGOs from countries on the OECD DAC-list. \nFor general inquiries\, please contact info@thehagueacademy.com or call +(31) 70 37 38 695.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/local-climate-response/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTSTAMP:20260417T111723
CREATED:20251103T134603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T125641Z
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SUMMARY:Local Economic Development Course (blended)
DESCRIPTION:The course will take place from 13 July 2026 to 17 July 2026.   \n\nPart 1: 24 June – 10 July 2026 (11 hours\, online)*\nPart 2: 13 – 17 July 2026 in The Hague\, the Netherlands\n\n*Professionals unable to attend the face to face training in the Netherlands\, can apply to the online training only. Please see the Practical Information section below before applying. \nThe fee for the full training is € 2\,950.  This includes all training related costs as well as drinks and warm lunches during the training days. For professionals who only attend part 1 online\, the fee is € 975. \nTraining Programme \nWhat is the potential of Local Economic Development (LED) for economic growth and job creation? What preconditions are required for LED to succeed? What strategies and tools can be used within LED? What is the role of the different government actors and what public funding mechanisms are there for economic development? \nLearn more about these questions in our upcoming course on Local Economic Development\, in The Hague.In this course\, participants will: \n\nExplore the concept of Local Economic Development (LED) as an integrated and participatory approach to address local economic challenges\, and understand decentralisation’s role in enabling LED\nExamine the roles of local governments\, private sector\, and community actors in fostering inclusive and sustainable local economies\nLearn how to design and implement LED strategies\, including entrepreneurship development\, value chain development\, and public-private partnerships\, and visit Dutch municipalities to experience LED policies and implementation\nDiscuss how to align education and labour market needs\, and promote inclusive employment opportunities for vulnerable groups\nIdentify opportunities for LED financing from public\, private\, and development partners\nVisit a ‘triple helix’ institute where the public sector works with a vocational training institute\, research and development institutes\, and the private sector.\n\nInterested? Find more information about the content\, application process and group discounts on our website. \nWe offer a 50% reduction of the course fee for practitioners from local authorities and local NGOs from countries on the OECD DAC-list. \nShould you know other persons in your organisation or network who may be interested in this course\, please feel free to forward this email. \nFor general inquiries\, please contact info@thehagueacademy.com or call +(31) 70 37 38 695
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/local-economic-development-course/
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=America/New_York:20260901T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T073000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111723
CREATED:20251201T023836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T023836Z
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SUMMARY:Asia Regional Working Group Meeting – September 2026
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Regional Working Group 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 knowledge sharing event organized by Asia Regional Working Group is scheduled to take place on 1 September\, 2026 (6:00 AM NYC\, 3:30 PM DEL\, 5:00 PM JKT\, 8:00 PM SYD). Registration for this meeting is required. \nRegister Here!  \n—– \nTopic: TBA
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/asia-regional-working-group-meeting-september-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T093000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111723
CREATED:20251201T021603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T021603Z
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SUMMARY:LPSA – Advisory Board & Community Meeting – September 2026
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\, September 4\, 2026 (8:00 am EDT; 1:00 pm London; 2:00 pm Paris; 3:00 pm Nairobi; 5:30 pm New Delhi; 7:00 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 this year. \nRegistration for this meeting is required. \nRegister Here! \n—– \nMeeting Agenda (TBA)
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-advisory-board-community-meeting-september-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T083000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111723
CREATED:20251212T041520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T041520Z
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SUMMARY:Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Working Group Meeting – September 2026
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Regional Working Group 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 SSA. \nThe next meeting organized by the SSA Regional Working Group is scheduled to take place on 15 September\, 2026 (7:00 AM NYC\, 11:00 AM WAT\, 1:00 PM SAST\, 2:00 PM EAT). Registration for this meeting is required. \nRegister Here!  \n—– \nTopic: TBA
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/sub-saharan-africa-regional-working-group-meeting-september-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111723
CREATED:20251212T040353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T040353Z
UID:8523-1790762400-1790767800@decentralization.net
SUMMARY:Europe & Central Asia Regional Working Group Meeting – September 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 30 September\, 2026 (10:00 AM NYC\, 3:00 PM UK\, 4:00 PM CET\, 7:00 PM UZT). Registration for this meeting is required. \nRegister Here!  \n—– \nTopic: Central government monitoring local government effectiveness and efficiency in providing local public services
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/europe-central-asia-regional-working-group-meeting-september-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTSTAMP:20260417T111723
CREATED:20251103T135215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T141302Z
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SUMMARY:Multilevel Water Governance Course
DESCRIPTION:How can a multilevel approach to water governance lead to more effective and inclusive governance of water resources? How to plan for water to mitigate climate change and promote food security? How to finance water systems and services? Which innovative solutions to water challenges can be applied to serve communities and local ecosystems? \nLearn more about these questions in our upcoming course on Multilevel Water Governance  in The Hague. \nIn this course\, participants will: \n\nDiscuss the principles of integrated and multilevel water governance and increase their insight in the legal\, political\, and institutional frameworks for effective water management\nExamine Dutch and international best practices of innovative water management\, a.o. at the TU Delft’s Green Village\nLearn about effective approaches for citizen participation and stakeholder engagement\, and practice with tools to resolve water-related conflicts\nDiscover nature-based solutions and ecosystem services that promote resilience and reduce distaster risk at the Biesbosch National Park and explore the intersection of climate\, water\, and food security\nExperience urban water and climate adaptation strategies at the city of Rotterdam\nDiscuss challenges and solutions for financing water resources management and services\n\nInterested? Find more information about the content\, application process and group discounts on our website. \nWe offer a 50% reduction of the course fee for practitioners from local authorities and local NGOs from countries on the OECD DAC-list. \nShould you know other persons in your organisation or network who may be interested in this course\, please feel free to forward this email. \nFor general inquiries\, please contact info@thehagueacademy.com or call +(31) 70 37 38 695
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/multilevel-water-governance-course/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T093000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111723
CREATED:20251201T025655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T025655Z
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SUMMARY:Local Democracy Thematic Working Group Meeting – October 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 on local democracy\, inclusive governance\, and community-led development.  \nThe next knowledge sharing event organized by the Local Democracy\, Inclusive Governance and Community-led Development Thematic Working Group is scheduled to take place on 20 October\, 2026 (8:00 AM NYC\, 1:00 PM UK\, 3:00 PM NBO\, 7:00 PM BKK). Registration for this meeting is required. \nRegister Here!  \n—– \nTopic: TBA
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/local-democracy-thematic-working-group-meeting-october-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTSTAMP:20260417T111723
CREATED:20250516T085726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T141617Z
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SUMMARY:Fiscal Decentralisation and Local Finance
DESCRIPTION:What is fiscal decentralisation and how does it attribute to local autonomy and self-determination? How can local revenues increase the quality of and access to basic services for all citizens? How can local authorities cooperate effectively with regional and national government to attain allocative efficiency?  \nLearn more about these questions in our upcoming course on Fiscal Decentralisation and Local Finance  in The Hague. \nIn this course\, participants will: \n\nLearn about the fundamental pillars of fiscal decentralisation\, such as expenditure and revenue assignment\, and sub-national borrowing\nEvaluate fiscal decentralisation practices in your country\nIdentify the different sources of revenue\, such as taxes\, user fees\, intergovernmental fiscal transfers and public-private partnerships\nDesign inclusive and participatory budgets\nUnderstand different mechanisms for transparency and accountability in local government budgeting and spending\n\nInterested? Find more information about the content\, application process and group discounts on our website. \nWe offer a 50% reduction of the course fee for practitioners from local authorities and local NGOs from countries on the OECD DAC-list. \nShould you know other persons in your organisation or network who may be interested in this course\, please feel free to forward this email. \nFor general inquiries\, please contact info@thehagueacademy.com or call +(31) 70 37 38 695 \n 
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/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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ORGANIZER;CN="The Hague Academy for Local Governance":MAILTO:info@thehagueacademy.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T093000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111723
CREATED:20251212T042643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T042643Z
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SUMMARY:Gender Equity & Women’s Empowerment Thematic Working Group Meeting – November 2026
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Thematic Working Group on Gender Equity and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) 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 meeting organized by the GEWE Thematic Working Group is scheduled to take place on 3 November\, 2026 (8:00 AM NYC\, 1:00 PM UK\, 4:00 PM EAT). Registration for this meeting is required. \nRegister Here!  \n—– \nTopic: TBA
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/gender-equity-womens-empowerment-thematic-working-group-meeting-november-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T111723
CREATED:20251212T035905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T035905Z
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SUMMARY:Subnational Finance Thematic Working Group Meeting – November 2026
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Thematic Working Group 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 meeting organized by the Subnational Finance Thematic Working Group is scheduled to take place on 11 November\, 2026 (9:00 AM NYC\, 2:00 PM UK\, 3:00 PM CET). Registration for this meeting is required. \nRegister Here!  \n—– \nTopic: TBA
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/subnational-finance-thematic-working-group-meeting-november-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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SUMMARY:Fiscal Decentralisation and Local Finance Course
DESCRIPTION:How can fiscal decentralisation contribute to locally led development and increase government accountability? What financial arrangements help national and local governments to cooperate more effectively to deliver services such as health care\, education\, housing or social services? How can local authorities increase their local revenue? And how can they engage citizens in the budgeting process?  \nLearn more about these questions in our upcoming course on Fiscal Decentralisation and Local Finance  in The Hague.\n\nThanks to contributions by high level\, international experts such as Nicholas Travis and Jenifer Bukhoke\, and visits to Dutch national and local governments\, participants will be able to:\n\nExplain the four pillars of fiscal decentralisation: assigning expenditure responsibilities and the subsidiarity principle; assigning revenue sources for local authorities; intergovernmental fiscal transfers or grants; and sub-national borrowing.\nAssess decentralisation and its potential in their own country with the help of the MOOD-framework (Multilevel governance as an Obstacle or Opportunity for Development)\nIdentify sources to increase local revenue\, such as taxes\, user fees\, intergovernmental fiscal transfers and public-private partnerships\nUnderstand different mechanisms for transparency and accountability in local government budgeting and spending\nDesign and lead inclusive\, participatory\, and gender-responsive budgeting processes\n\nInterested? Find more information about the content\, application process and group discounts on our website. \nWe offer a 50% reduction of the course fee for practitioners from local authorities and local NGOs from countries on the OECD DAC-list. \nShould you know other persons in your organisation or network who may be interested in this course\, please feel free to forward this email. \nFor general inquiries\, please contact info@thehagueacademy.com or call +(31) 70 37 38 695
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/fiscal-decentralisation-and-local-finance-course/
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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128
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SUMMARY:Digital Transformation in the Public Sector
DESCRIPTION:How can digitalisation improve public service delivery\, government efficiency and transparency? How to lead digital transformation processes in complex institutional environments? And how to use AI and data platforms while safeguarding privacy and security? \nLearn more about these questions in our upcoming course on Digital Transformation in the Public Sector in The Hague. \nThanks to contributions by high level\, international experts such as Tamas Erkelens\, Dara Sherwani and Vincent Lau\, and visiting best practices in a.o. the City of Amsterdam and the Technical University of Delft\, participants will be able to: \n\nConduct a digital maturity assessment and identify priority areas for development and improvement\nDesign digital services that are inclusive\, accessible and responsive to diverse community needs\nIntegrate data-driven decision-making into pulic policy and services\nApply change management approaches to lead digital reform processes\nStrengthen cybersecurity frameworks and ensure data privacy compliance\, including practical responses to emerging digital threats\nPromote open government using open data for transparency and engagement\nAnalyse ethical and legal aspects of AI and identify success factors for its effective and responsible integration in the public sector\n\nInterested? Find more information about the content\, application process and group discounts on our website. \nWe offer a 50% reduction of the course fee for practitioners from local authorities and local NGOs from countries on the OECD DAC-list. \nShould you know other persons in your organisation or network who may be interested in this course\, please feel free to forward this email. \nFor general inquiries\, please contact info@thehagueacademy.com or call +(31) 70 37 38 695
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/digital-transformation-in-the-public-sector/
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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CREATED:20251212T040641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T040641Z
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SUMMARY:Europe & Central Asia Regional Working Group Meeting – November 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 25 November\, 2026 (10:00 AM NYC\, 3:00 PM UK\, 4:00 PM CET\, 8:00 PM UZT). Registration for this meeting is required. \nRegister Here!  \n—– \nTopic: Climate change adaptation and mitigation: specific budgeting tools and fiscal instruments at local level
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/europe-central-asia-regional-working-group-meeting-november-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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