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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20230720T150000
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SUMMARY:LPSA Expert Working Group on Sub-Saharan Africa – Open Meeting – July 2023
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 July 20\, 2023\, (15:00 EAT / 14:00 SAST / 13:00 WAT). 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 group as part of your LPSA Membership registration.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-expert-working-group-on-sub-saharan-africa-open-meeting-july-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20230711T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20230711T183000
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SUMMARY:LPSA Expert Working Group on Asia – Open Meeting – July 2023
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 July 11\, 2023\, (3:30 Delhi\, 5 pm BKK\, 6 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 group as part of your LPSA Membership registration.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-expert-working-group-on-asia-open-meeting-july-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230721
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SUMMARY:Course: Program on Caring Cities
DESCRIPTION:Between July 3 to July 23\, 2023\, the Seoul Human Resources Development Center (SHRDC) of the Seoul Metropolitan Government\, together with Metropolis\, the World Association of the Major Metropolises\, United Cities and Local Government (UCLG)\, and UCLG-ASPAC will organize an online training program focusing on Caring City. \nThe program\, open to the public officials of local governments and metropolitan cities is free of charge and combines self-paced learning and video lectures exploring the concepts and concrete examples of “Caring Cities” mainly by the city of Bogota and Seoul. A series of interactive online sessions will be organized by Metropolis\, UCLG\, and UCLG-ASPAC for participants to engage with each other and learn from other experiences. \nLive Sessions will take place via ZOOM in the following dates: \n\nSession 1 : 6th July\, 2023 – 09:00-11:00 (CEST)\nSession 2 : 13th July\, 2023 – 09:00-11:00 (CEST)\nSession 3 : 20th July\, 2023 – 09:00-11:00 (CEST)\n\nWith the initial orientation session on 3rd July 2023 – 09:00-11:00 (CEST) \nLearn more here.i
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/course-program-on-caring-cities/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T080000
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SUMMARY:Local Public Sector Alliance - Advisory Board & Community Meeting - June 2023
DESCRIPTION:The LPSA Advisory Board invites all Advisory Board 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 June 2nd\, 2023 (8:00 am ET; 1:00 pm London; 2:00 pm Paris/Johannesburg; 3:00 pm Cairo/Nairobi; 5:30 pm New Delhi; 7:00 pm Bangkok/Jakarta) for your input into the activities and work program of the Alliance for the period 2023-2024. \n  \n\n\n\nNo.\nAgenda Item\nContributor\n\n\n1.\nOpening\nSerdar Yilmaz\, LPSA Advisory Board Chair\n\n\n2.\nOverview of LPSA activities since last meeting\nSerdar Yilmaz\n\n\n3.\nLPSA Working Groups: Decentralizing the Alliance to be more inclusive and responsive to the global community of practice\nJamie Boex\n\n\n4.\nSearch for a new LPSA Advisory Board Chair\nSerdar Yilmaz\n\n\n5.\nIdeas and suggestions for proposal development / activities for 2023/2024\nModerator & meeting participants\n\n\n6.\nAny other business\nModerator & meeting participants\n\n\n\n  \nClick here to join us on June 2nd
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/local-public-sector-alliance-advisory-board-community-meeting-june-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T080000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T150055Z
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SUMMARY:Two Decades of (Fiscal) Decentralization in Indonesia: Lessons for Decentralization Champions in Asia
DESCRIPTION:Fiscal decentralization in Indonesia has come a long way in the past two decades. The adoption of two laws\, the Law on Regional Government (Law No. 22 of 1999) and on Financial Balance between Central and Regional Governments (Law No. 25 of 1999)\, marked the “Big Bang” of fiscal decentralization in Indonesia\, which started an era of decentralized governance and finance that empowered provincial and local governments to deliver public services and manage their own budgets\, both in terms of revenues and expenditures. \nThis webinar provided an overview of Indonesia’s experiences over the past two decades\, during which the pendulum swung mostly towards greater fiscal decentralization and local empowerment. \nIn order to elevate the global debate on decentralization and localization\, the webinar also considered the question: why was Indonesia’s fiscal decentralization reform (largely) successful\, whereas fiscal decentralization has proven more difficult elsewhere in Asia? What lessons are there from Indonesia’s experience for champions of (fiscal) decentralization elsewhere in the region? \nThis webinar took place on Wednesday\, May 10\, 2023 \nWebinar video and presentations are available here \nThis webinar was hosted by the Local Public Sector Alliance together with the USAID Economic Growth Support Activity (EGSA)\, along with the Forum of Federations\, The Asia Foundation\, and DeLOG. \n 
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/two-decades-of-fiscal-decentralization-in-indonesia-lessons-for-decentralization-champions-in-asia/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20230420T160000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20230420T173000
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SUMMARY:LPSA Expert Working Group on Sub-Saharan Africa – Open Meeting – April 2023
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 second public meeting of the SSA Expert Working Group is scheduled to take place on April 20\, 2023\, (16:00 EAT / 15:00 SAST / 14:00 WAT). \nUse this link to join the Zoom Meeting: https://decentralization-net.zoom.us/j/89107991883 \nNo pre-registration is required for this meeting. Use the button below to add the meeting to your calendar now. \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 group as part of your LPSA Membership registration.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-ssa-ewg-april-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20230411T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20230411T183000
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SUMMARY:LPSA Expert Working Group on Asia - Open Meeting - April 2023
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 second public meeting of the Asia Expert Working Group is scheduled to take place on April 11\, 2023\, (3:30 Delhi\, 5 pm BKK\, 6 pm Manila). \nUse this link to join the Zoom Meeting: https://decentralization-net.zoom.us/j/84644360564 \nNo pre-registration is required for this meeting. Use the button below to add the meeting to your calendar now. \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 group as part of your LPSA Membership registration.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-expert-working-group-on-asia-april-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T100000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025515
CREATED:20230303T024022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T024022Z
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SUMMARY:Local Democracy Talks: Feminist Mayors = Cities for All
DESCRIPTION:This panel brings together world-known mayors that have used a feminist lens to address complex problems their cities faced: climate change\, health inequity\, poverty\, increasing violence\, unequal access to care\, among others. These mayors have transformed their cities and challenged the status quo using a feminist approach. So\, what is a feminist city? What impact do feminist policies have? How are they to everyone’s benefit? What can we learn from their experiences? \nAgenda:\nThe first hour will consist of a panel debate by the mayors of the different cities highlighting: \nWhat inspired you to be a politician?\nWhat is the biggest challenge for gender equality in your municipality?\nTell us about a policy you are proud to have implemented in your local government? Something that has improved the lives of women and girls.\nOnly 5% of the mayors worldwide are women\, why do we need more feminist mayors? \nPanelists:\n\nDawn Arnold\, Mayor of Moncton\, Canada\nKanungwe Chota\, Mayor of Kanchibiya Distric\, Zambia\nAidubby Mateus\, Mayor of Gámbita\, Colombia\nCelestina Tepaz\, Mayor of Santa Maria de Jesús\, Guatemala\nMatilda Wärenfalk\, Mayor of Mörbylånga\, Sweden\n\nModerator: Ana Maria Vargas\, PhD\, Research Director ICLD \nBreakout Rooms: For 1 additional hour following the panel discussion\, there will be themed break out rooms. \nDate & time: 8th of March 2023\, 14:00 – 15:00 (CET) 8:00-9:00 (EST)\nVenue: Online (Zoom webinar) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89442614303\nRegistration: Free of charge but register here to get a reminder!
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/local-democracy-talks-feminist-mayors-cities-for-all/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230318
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SUMMARY:Course: Inclusive Service Delivery & the SDGs
DESCRIPTION:The Hague Academy of Local Governance will deal with these issues in an upcoming (in-person) training course on Inclusive Service Delivery & the SDGs\, offered in The Hague from 6 to 17 March 2023. The application deadline for the course is 27 January 2023. \n  \nExperience\nIn this course\, you will visit different organizations to learn about Dutch practices in adopting an SDG framework for local service delivery. In the Municipality of The Hague\, you will meet the people who are spearheading the implementation of the SDGs. A second study visit will take you to the more rural Municipality of Molenlanden\, where we will discuss the Local Inclusion Agenda aimed at improving services to people with disabilities. In addition\, you will discuss and analyze international case studies in local service delivery. \n  \n\nExperts contributing to this course include:\nDmitry Pozhidaev\, Global Advisor for Local Government Finance at UNCDF and Head of the UNCDF Office in Uganda. Dmitry has extensive experience in guiding local development finance programs across Africa. \nFloor Matenaar\, Policy Officer at the International Affairs Department of the city of The Hague. Floor ensures the implementation of the SDGs in the city and works with partners towards inclusive sustainable development. \nFloor van den Berg\, Project Officer for youth participation at Save the Children. Floor leads the ‘Speaking Minds’ project\, which aims to boost youth participation and achieve more inclusive local policy. \n  \nFurther course details and application materials are available here.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/course-inclusive-service-delivery-the-sdgs/
LOCATION:The Hague Academy\, The Hague\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Manila:20230303T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Manila:20230303T103000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025515
CREATED:20230216T180114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T180114Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Decentralization\, Local Governance\, and Localizing SDGs in Asia and the Pacific
DESCRIPTION:The Asian Development Bank Governance Thematic Group is pleased to announce the launch of its publication “Decentralization\, Local Governance\, and Localizing SDGs in Asia and the Pacific”. The publication has been co-edited by Bruno Carrasco\, Director General Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department\, Hanif A. Rahemtulla\, Principal Public Management Specialist\, SDCC\, and Rainer Rohdewohld\, Senior Decentralization Policy Advisor. It has been published as part of the Routledge Studies in Sustainable Development under a co-publishing agreement between ADB and Routledge. \nJoin the book launch hosted by the Asian Development Bank on March 3\, 2023\, 09:00 to 10:30 a.m.\, Manila time (GMT+8). This is a hybrid event. Snacks and coffee are available for onsite participants at the ADB KHub. Online participants may register here. \nUsing country examples and conceptual analyses\, the book explores the required nexus between fiscal\, political\, and legal arrangements for sub-national governments; their involvement in national policy arenas (which discuss and decide on national strategies on Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs); and the need for locally disaggregated data systems on the one hand\, and effective SDG localization strategies on the other hand. \nThe event and publication will be of interest to policymakers\, scholars and practitioners in public policy and public administration\, decentralization\, and sustainable development\, with a focus on the Asia and Pacific region. \nVisit the event site for more information and registration. \n  \n\nBook launch agenda \nIntroduction \nHiranya Mukhopadhyay\, Chief of Governance Thematic Group\, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department (SDCC)\, ADB \nWoochong Um\, Managing Director General and Officer-in-Charge\, Vice-President for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development\, ADB \nOverview of the book structure and key messages of selected chapters \nBruno Carrasco\, Director General and concurrently Chief Compliance Officer\, SDCC\, ADB (Co-Editor of the publication) \nRainer Rohdewohld\, Senior Policy Advisor (Co-Editor of the publication) \nHans van Rijn\, Principal Public Management SpecialistPublic Management\, Financial Sector\, and Regional Cooperation Division\, East Asia Department (EAPF)\, ADB \nResponses and Reactions from within the ADB \nJose Antonio R. Tan III\, Director\, Public Management\, Financial Sector\, and Trade Division\, Southeast Asia Department\, ADB \nSabyasachi Mitra\, Director\, Public Management\, Financial Sector\, and Trade Division\, South Asia Department\, ADB \nEmma Fan\, Director\, EAPF\, ADB \nJyotsana Varma\, Country Director\, Cambodia Resident Mission\, ADB \nClosing \nHiranya Mukhopadhyay\, Chief of Governance Thematic Group\, SDCC\, ADB
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/book-launch-decentralization-local-governance-and-localizing-sdgs-in-asia-and-the-pacific/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T090000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025515
CREATED:20220831T032852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221203T204739Z
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SUMMARY:Local Public Sector Alliance - Advisory Board & Community Meeting - March 2023
DESCRIPTION:The LPSA Advisory Board invites 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 a Community Meeting on March 3rd\, 2023 (8:00 am ET; 1:00 pm London; 3:00 pm Paris/Cairo/Johannesburg; 4:00 pm Nairobi; 6:30 pm New Delhi; 8:00 pm Bangkok/Jakarta) for your input in planning the work program of the Alliance for the period 2022-2023. \nClick here to join us on March 3rd
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/local-public-sector-alliance-advisory-board-community-meeting-march-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T093000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025515
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SUMMARY:Performance-Based Financing for Urban Local Governments
DESCRIPTION:A core priority for cities in developing countries is to strengthen their financing and institutional systems to deliver urban infrastructure and services more effectively and manage local economies more productively. \nThe World Bank has helped address this challenge in several countries by supporting projects and programs that provide performance-based financing to cities and urban local governments. These programs have helped improve the institutional and service delivery performance of local governments. Over the last two decades\, the World Bank has provided over $8 billion in financing to countries to support the implementation of such programs. A new World Bank report reviews the results and lessons from these programs. \nA panel discussion will held by the World Bank on Thursday\, February 23\, 2023 at 8:00 – 9:30 am (EST) to discuss the findings of this report and engage in conversation with representatives from governments who have implemented these programs. We will discuss good practices for policymakers and practitioners on how governments can improve urban management and service delivery through performance-based financing for cities and urban local governments. \nRegister on Zoom Here \n\n\n\n\nOpening remarks\nAyat Soliman\, Regional Director\, Sustainable Development\, Eastern and Southern Africa Region\, World Bank\n\n\nPresenters\nSohaib Athar\, Senior Urban Development Specialist\, World BankHyunji Lee\, Urban Development Specialist\, World BankJesper Steffensen\, Managing Director\, Steffensen Consult ApS\n\n\nPanel Discussion\nPanelists \n\nAto Alemayehu Alitto\, Program Coordinator\, Ethiopia Urban Institutional and Infrastructure Development Program\nCharles Konyango\, Program Coordinator\, Kenya Urban Support Program\nDavid Jackson\, Director\, Local Development Finance\, United Nations Capital Development Fund\nJoseph Walter Pade\, Commissioner Urban Development\, Ministry of Lands\, Housing and Urban Development\, Uganda\nInes Sallem Zaghdoudi\, Program Coordinator\, Tunisia Urban Development and Local Governance Program\nRaphael Edu-Gyan\, Program Coordinator\, Ghana Secondary Cities Support Program\n\nModerated by:Maitreyi B Das\, Practice Manager\, Urban\, Disaster Risk Management\, Resilience\, and Land Global Practice\, World Bank\n\n\nConclusion\nRoland White\, Global Lead for City Management\, Governance and Finance\, World Bank\n\n\n\n         \nThis event is hosted by the World Bank’s City Management\, Governance and Financing GSG. For any questions about the event contact Diana Tatucu dtatucu@worldbank.org
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/performance-based-financing-for-urban-local-governments/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T093000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025515
CREATED:20221204T173727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T034552Z
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SUMMARY:LPSA Expert Working Group on Sub-Saharan Africa – Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Local Public Sector is pleased to announce the launch of the LPSA Expert Working Group on Sub-Saharan Africa. \nLPSA’s newly-formed Expert 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 the SSA Region. \nThe launch of the Expert Working Group on Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) will be coordinated by LPSA Director Astrid Haas\, a leading urban economist and decentralization and local governance expert. \nThe LPSA Expert Working Group on Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region aims to meet at least on a quarterly basis. The first public meeting of the SSA Expert Working Group Meeting is scheduled to take place on January 12\, 2023\, (8:00 am NYC/DC; 13:00 Accra; 15:00 Johannesburg; 16:00 Nairobi). \nAs part of setting up the Working Group\, LPSA looks forward to identifying decentralization experts and partners in Africa who would be willing to co-chair and contribute to the efforts of the Africa Expert Working Group. \nMore information on LPSA’s Expert Working Group on Sub-Saharan Africa is online at: http://decentralization.net/ewg/ssa/ \n  \nRegister now for this open meeting to join the policy dialogue on decentralization and local governance in Sub-Saharan Africa: \nhttps://decentralization-net.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkfuyrqz0jH91XTJWVgyo6M5pWaXh7l5ws
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-expert-working-group-on-sub-saharan-africa-open-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T090000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025515
CREATED:20220831T032428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T204556Z
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SUMMARY:Local Public Sector Alliance - Advisory Board & Community Meeting - December 2022
DESCRIPTION:The LPSA Advisory Board invites 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 a Community Meeting on December 2nd\, 2022 (8:00 am ET; 1:00 pm London; 2:00 pm Paris; 3:00 pm Cairo/Johannesburg; 4:00 pm Nairobi; 6:30 pm New Delhi; 8:00 pm Bangkok/Jakarta) for your input in planning the work program of the Alliance for the period 2022-2023. \nFollow this link to register now! \n 
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/local-public-sector-alliance-advisory-board-community-meeting-december-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221209
DTSTAMP:20260428T025515
CREATED:20221122T152338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T152338Z
UID:4927-1669593600-1670543999@decentralization.net
SUMMARY:DeLoG Knowledge and Dialogue Days 2022
DESCRIPTION:DeLoG will host the Knowledge and Dialogue Days starting on the 28th November 2022. The conference aims to strengthen the identity and future of the network\, to promote exchange\, as well as to learn about inclusive and transformative decentralization and local governance approaches. \nTo register for the sessions\, please write a message to info@delog.org. The following sessions will be open to the public: \n\n28th November 2022\, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CET: The conference will start with a keynote speech by Kah Walla\, a political activist and entrepreneur from Cameroon\, on reduced democratic spaces\, gender issues on local level\, and how we should fail forward. In the following days\, new members of the DeLoG network will showcase their work.\n29th November 2022\, 4:15 – 5:00 p.m. CET: The Federation of Canadian Municipalities which includes more than 2\,000 municipalities across Canada\, will give insights about the organization’s work.\n\n\n30th November 2022\, 2:15 – 2:55 p.m. CET: Session with Southern Voice\, an open platform for think tanks\, that contributes to the global dialogue on the SDG with policy analysis by researchers from Global South countries.\n\n\n1st Decemeber 2022\, 2:15 – 2:55 p.m. CET: The Democracy Works Foundation\, a southern African non-profit organization focused on democracy development\, will present its work.\n\n\n8th December 2022\, 2:15 – 2:55 p.m. CET: Session with the CBMS Network\, a group of researchers focusing on local level data and local development indicators.\n\nTo register for the sessions\, please write a message to info@delog.org.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/delog-knowledge-and-dialogue-days-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Manila:20221124T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Manila:20221124T173000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025515
CREATED:20221117T114735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T114735Z
UID:4908-1669305600-1669311000@decentralization.net
SUMMARY:Subnational Finance and City Governance in Asia
DESCRIPTION:The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) collaborated under the knowledge partnership agreement in March 2022 for the preparation of the third edition of the World Observatory on Subnational Government Finance and Investment (SNG-WOFI). \nJoin the webinar on 24 November 2022\, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.\, Manila time (GMT+8) to: \n\nlearn about the subnational finance and investment status of ADB’s developing member countries as per the third edition of the OECD-UCLG World Observatory on Subnational Government Finance and Investment (SNG-WOFI)\,\ndiscuss challenges and opportunities of fiscal decentralization in Asia\,\nfind out the performance rating of cities in Asia in terms of their enabling environment City Enabling Environment (CEE) Assessment\, and\nhear about Philippines subnational finance and investment issue.\n\nPlease note that the third edition (2022) of the SNG-WOFI includes data from 135 countries\, covering almost 90% of the world surface area\, 93% of the world population and 94% of global GDP. It includes several developing member countries of ADB\, except for the countries in Pacific and some countries in Asia (due to the lack of availability of data). \nThe SNG-WOFI initiative is the world’s leading source of internationally comparable data and analysis on multi-level governance and subnational finance frameworks. It is a joint endeavor led by the OECD and United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) and is being supported by a range of other institutions and networks\, including ADB’s Governance Thematic Group. \nRegister here \nMore information: visit the event site. \n  \n\n\n\n\nTime\n(MNL Time) \n\n\nTopics \n\n\nDetails \n\n\n\n\n\n04:00 – 04:03 pm\nWelcome & Introduction\nModerator\nRachana Shrestha\nPublic Management Specialist\nSustainable Development and Climate Change Department\nAsian Development Bank\n\n\n04:03 – 04:07 pm\nOpening Remarks\nBruno Carrasco\nDirector General concurrently Chief\nCompliance Officer\nSustainable Development and Climate Change Department\, ADB\n\n\n04:08 – 04:12pm\nOpening Remarks \nDorothée Allain-Dupré\nHead of Regional Development and Multi-level\nGovernance\, Centre for Entrepreneurship SMEs\, Regions and Cities\, OECD\n\n\n04:12 – 04:28 pm\nPresentation\nStatus of SNG-WOFI in Asia\, and how it compares with OECD/Global; and fiscal decentralization challenges.\nCourtenay Wheeler\nPolicy Analyst\nDecentralization\, Subnational Finance and Infrastructure Unit\nCentre for Entrepreneurship\, SMEs\, Regions and Cities\, OECD\n\n\n04:30 – 04:45 pm\nPresentation\nCity Enabling Environment Rating: Assessment of the countries in Asia and Pacific \nDr. Bernadia Tjandradewi\nSecretary-General\nUnited Cities and Local Governments – Asia Pacific (UCLG-ASPAC)\n\n\n04:47 – 05:02 pm\nPresentation\nSNG finance and its implications on public service delivery and SDGs in Philippines\nNiño Raymond B. Alvina\nExecutive Director\nBureau of Local Government Finance\nDepartment of Finance\, Philippines\n\n\n05:02 – 05:25\nDiscussions/Q & A\n\n\n05:25 – 05:30\nClosing\nIsabelle Chatry\nHead of Unit\nDecentralisation\, Subnational Finance and Infrastructure Unit\nCentre for Entrepreneurship\, SMEs\, Regions and Cities\, OECD \nHiranya Mukhopadhyay\nChief\, Governance Thematic Group\nSustainable Development and Climate Change Department\, ADB \n 
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/subnational-finance-and-city-governance-in-asia/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025515
CREATED:20221031T113729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T113729Z
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SUMMARY:LPSA Expert Working Group on Europe & Central Asia – Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Local Public Sector is please to announce the launch of the LPSA Expert Working Group on Europe & Central Asia. The Expert Working Group on Europe and Central Asia (ECA) is jointly co-chaired a number of leading decentralization and local governance experts in the region\, including Adrian Ionescu\, Jelena Janevska (NALAS)\, Gábor Péteri\, and Glendal Wright. \nLPSA’s newly-formed Expert 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 the ECA Region. \nThe LPSA Expert Working Group on Europe and Central Asia (ECA Region) aims to meet at least on a quarterly basis. The first public meeting of the ECA Expert Working Group Meeting is scheduled to take place on November 21\, 2022\, (10:00 am NYC/DC; 16:00 Budapest; 21:00 Almaty). \nRegister now for this open meeting to join the policy dialogue on decentralization and local governance in Europe & Central Asia. \nMore information on LPSA’s Expert Working Group on Europe & Central Asia is online at: http://decentralization.net/ewg/eca/
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-expert-working-group-on-europe-central-asia-open-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20221117T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20221117T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025515
CREATED:20221013T174402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T174402Z
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SUMMARY:LPSA Expert Working Group on Asia - Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Local Public Sector is please to announce the launch of the LPSA Expert Working Group on Asia. The Expert Working Group will be jointly co-chaired by Madhavi Rajadhyaksha (OPM India); Rachana Shrestha (ADB); and Peter Yates (The Asia Foundation). \nLPSA’s newly-formed Expert 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 LPSA Expert Working Group on Asia expects to meet at least on a quarterly basis. The first public meeting of the Asia Expert Working Group Meeting is scheduled to take place on November 17\, 2022\, (3:30 Delhi\, 5 pm BKK\, 6 pm Manila). \nRegister now for this open meeting to join the policy dialogue on decentralization and local governance in Asia. \nMore information on LPSA’s Expert Working Group on Asia is online at: http://decentralization.net/ewg/asia/
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-expert-working-group-on-asia-open-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025515
CREATED:20221008T163654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T052743Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Are the linkages between businesses and local budgets for local economic development sufficiently strong?
DESCRIPTION:Subnational governments in the region have overall mandate of promoting local economic development. Yet\, there are questions about fiscal and administrative powers and capacities of local governments to promote local economic development in their jurisdiction. An important tool for promoting local economic development is local government budgets. In the region\, local budgets are financed through revenues sources that are mainly controlled by central government such as revenue sharing arrangements and direct local business levies. The critical elements of revenue sharing are (i) how the total amount of shared taxes is defined (rule based or negotiated)\, (ii) what are the forms of actual revenue sharing (formula or origin based; local surcharges) and the (iii) scope of local autonomy in using the shared revenues (earmarked or general-purpose revenues). Municipal own revenues on businesses may operate also as regulatory instrument\, if local governments have sufficient autonomy in setting rates and exemptions. \nAfter a brief discussion on the role of subnational governments in local economic development\, this session will specifically focus on how local governments can be more effective in promoting local economic development through local budgets. Panelists are invited to (i) evaluate national laws and legislations on the role of subnational governments and local economic development; and (ii) present the significance and evolution of fiscal revenues for local governments in their countries\, to assess the local impact of the various schemes on local budgets and businesses. \n  \nLearn more
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/webinar-are-the-linkages-between-businesses-and-local-budgets-for-local-economic-development-sufficiently-strong/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025515
CREATED:20221008T163512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T054503Z
UID:4587-1667988000-1667993400@decentralization.net
SUMMARY:Webinar: Service delivery and crisis management
DESCRIPTION:During the COVID-19 pandemic\, local governments throughout the EECA region faced numerous challenges in terms of responding to emergencies. What started as a health crisis\, followed with the war in Ukraine\, turned into the biggest economic recession since the World War II\, with severe and long-lasting consequences. Fiscal pressures emanating from the consequences of the pandemic coupled with ensuing inflationary pressures\, local governments today face significant challenges in providing basic local services. As the crises deepens the number of vulnerable people increase which puts pressures on local governments in achieving social inclusion\, supporting vulnerable groups and contributing towards the achievement of SDGs. This session will discuss local service delivery and crisis management challenges in the region. \n  \nLearn more
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/webinar-service-delivery-and-crisis-management/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025515
CREATED:20221008T163308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T052134Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: National decentralization policies and territorial structure
DESCRIPTION:The implementation of decentralization and localization has been a major public service reform in the transition countries of EECA region. A key element in their decentralization efforts is territorial administrative reforms. The issue of how to size local governments to a level in which they can be capable of supporting public services through sufficient fiscal resources to the delivery of the services to their citizens and at the same to guarantee effective form of representation at the municipal or village (sub-municipal) level has been a challenge from the start. Following the initial wave of creating small municipalities in the EECA region\, there have been a significant number of countries that have undertaken the process of amalgamating or merging their local geographical units with small populations into larger population units covering more area. Some countries experimented with voluntary inter-municipal cooperation schemes others forced amalgamation by a legal instrument. This session will examine the tension between economic considerations (larger units for economy/efficiency) and political considerations (maintaining local representation and promoting democratic values). After a conceptual overview\, the session will examine the experiences of a number of countries in the region that have undertaken amalgamation reforms. \n  \nLearn more
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/webinar-national-decentralization-policies-and-territorial-structure/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025515
CREATED:20221008T162507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T044606Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Direction of decentralization in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
DESCRIPTION:The European Charter of Local Self-Government (ECLSG) lays down standards for protecting the rights of local authorities and requires states which have ratified it to comply with a number of conditions\, principles and practices. States undertake to respect a core of basic principles to which no reservation is possible – such as the right of citizens to participate in managing public affairs\, the key rights of communities to enjoy autonomy and self-government\, elect their local bodies and to have their own structures and financial resources. \nThis session will provide an overview of the progress in decentralization in the Eastern European and Central Asia (EECA) region drawing on two instruments: Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South-East Europe (NALAS) Regional Decentralization Observatory and University of Lausanne’s Local Autonomy Index (UNIL-LAI). \nNALAS Regional Decentralization Observatory continuously tracks the progress of decentralization and local government\, fiscal trends and local public services in South-East Europe. The Observatory’s data shows that the decades-long decentralization efforts and successes are threatened by trends of re-centralization. This started well before the COVID-19 pandemic\, but accelerated during the crisis and culminates today\, as a result of the shortage and high prices of key resources\, inflation and economic crisis. \nUNIL-LAI is an extension and update of the “Self-rule index for local authorities in the EU\, 1990-2014”\, applying the comprehensive methodology to 57 countries over 30 years (1990-2020)\, including almost all EU\, CoE and OECD member states. LAI data shows an increase of local autonomy between 1990 and 2020\, especially in the Central and Eastern European countries. \n  \nLearn more
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/webinar-direction-of-decentralization-in-eastern-europe-and-central-asia/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025515
CREATED:20221101T025306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T133133Z
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SUMMARY:Territorial-administrative reform in the Republic of Moldova
DESCRIPTION:Territorial-administrative reform in the Republic of Moldova: National proposals and global experiences \nModerator: Dumitru UDREA\, Secretary General of the Government\nFacilitator: Adrian Ionescu\, UNDP International Expert \nGreetings and opening remarks\nNatalia GAVRILIȚA\, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova \nGovernment’s options on administrative-territorial reform \nDumitru UDREA\, Secretary General of the Government \nPresentation of the concept of municipalization of the Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova and the Coalition for Decentralization \nCALM (Congress of Local Authorities from Moldova) \nQuestions & Answers \nOpinion of international experts\nDean Emeritus Roy Bahl\, Georgia State University\nProfessor Emeritus Jorge Martinez\, Georgia State University \nDiscussion\, international panel of experts\nPawel Swianiewicz\, Wrocław Univ. of Environmental and Life Sciences (Poland)\nCharles Cadwell\, Urban Institute (USA)\nAnwar Shah\, Brookings Institution (USA)\nAlbana Dhimitri\, Institute of Public and Private Policies (Albania)\nGábor Péteri\, Consultant in Public Finance and Fiscal Decentralization (Hungary)\nEnid Slack\, University of Toronto (Canada)\nDeborah Wetzel\, Governance and Public Sector Management Expert (USA)\nVictor Giosan\, EU High-level Adviser to the Government of Moldova\nSerdar Yilmaz\, Local Public Sector Alliance\nJamie Boex\, Local Public Sector Alliance \nConclusions\, recommendations and closing remarks \nSerdar Yilmaz\, World Bank\nAdrian Ionescu\, UNDP\nDumitru Udrea\, Secretary-General of the Government \n  \nThis event was organized by the Government of the Republic of Moldova with the involvement of the Local Public Sector Alliance\, with the support of UNDP Moldova and in collaboration with the Government’s development partners. \nVideo of this event is now available on YouTube (in Moldovan)
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/territorial-administrative-reform-in-the-republic-of-moldova/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20221024T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20221024T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025515
CREATED:20220730T173149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T124225Z
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SUMMARY:Launch of the Third Edition of the World Observatory on Subnational Government Finance
DESCRIPTION:Join OECD and UCLG for the launch of the Third Edition of the OECD-UCLG World Observatory on Subnational Government Finance and Investment (SNG-WOFI)! \nThis (in-person only) conference will take place on October 24\, 2022\, at the OECD Headquarters in Paris. \nThe conference will feature presentations and roundtable discussions on the key findings of the SNG-WOFI\, covering more than 133 countries across the globe. Gathering the projects co-founders and partners\, international organizations and representatives from governments at all levels\, the conference will include a special focus on COVID-19 territorial management and impact on subnational public finances\, fiscal frameworks to support public investment across levels of government and the access to innovative financing tools at the subnational level. \nMore information: https://www.sng-wofi.org/ \nConference pre-registration: follow this link
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/launch-of-the-third-edition-of-the-world-observatory-on-subnational-government-finance/
LOCATION:OECD HQ\, Paris\, France
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025515
CREATED:20220920T190419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T045027Z
UID:4442-1665565200-1665572400@decentralization.net
SUMMARY:Webinar: Elevating the Debate - Local Governance Indicators
DESCRIPTION:As part of its global webinar series on Elevating the Decentralization Debate\, which seeks to bring together scholars and practitioners on issues related to decentralization\, multilevel governance\, and localized development\, the Local Public Sector Alliance—in collaboration with the Forum of Federations\, DeLOG\, and a number of other global partners—is pleased to announce a webinar discussion on Local governance indicators: the global state of knowledge. \nAlthough decentralization and subnational finance are important policy topics around the world\, major democracy and governance indicators have traditionally overlooked the subnational dimension of public sector governance. In order to fill this gap\, different research initiatives have recently been undertaken to map out the state of subnational governance institutions. These efforts include regional and local governance indicators included in the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Research Project based at the Varieties of Democracy Institute\, University of Gothenburg; the De/Centralisation Dataset (DcD) developed by a global team of researchers led by the University of Kent; and the Local Autonomy Index (LAI 2.0) developed by the University of Lausanne\, which was recently applied to the EU\, Council of Europe\, and OECD. \nAs part of this webinar\, lead researchers will present their various efforts to capture the state of subnational governance institutions around the world. The subsequent discussion will focus on identifying the contributions of these various data sets to the state of knowledge on decentralization\, multilevel governance\, and local development\, and the extent to which these indicators are able to inform real-world policy debates. \nThis webinar discussion is jointly hosted by Forum of Federations\, DeLOG\, and the Local Public Sector Alliance. \n  \nLearn more / View Webinar video  
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/webinar-elevating-the-debate-local-governance-indicators/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220926
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Tools for Local Transformation
DESCRIPTION:The world organization United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) and the Barcelona Provincial Council\, through the Observatory for Decentralized Cooperation and UCLG Learning\, are launching the 4th edition online course “Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Tools for Local Transformation” with new updated content and innovative good practices\, adjusted to the latest times. \nConsidering the new post-pandemic global reality of COVID-19\, and the global challenges that are imposed at the local and regional level\, the 2030 Agenda emerges\, with a broad global consensus\, as the frame of reference to guide the recovery process after the health crisis\, as well as protect the environment\, equality\, justice and other universal rights\, and thus achieve global sustainable development. \nTo this end\, the course aims to train and provide tools to local and regional governments (LRGs) and their associations to implement and adapt the SDGs at the local level\, a process known as “localization of the SDGs”. \nIn order to enable the participation of as many countries as possible\, the course will be available in three languages: Spanish\, English and French. This entails a greater diversity of visions and experiences that can only enrich the training. \nThis training is based on the 3 learning modules on the SDGs localization and the roadmap designed by the UCLG and Global Taskforce of Local and Regional Governments\, UNDP-Art and UN-Habitat\, to support local and regional governments in the formulation\, planning and implementation of policies in order to create an environment that facilitates action for sustainable development \nTarget audience: \nThe training program is intended primarily for technical and political authorities in the fields of international relations\, development cooperation\, strategic and public policy planning or any other field of government work related to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. It also encourages the participation of profiles that guide and manage sustainable local development policies or programs at other public levels. \n  \nCourse objectives: \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to conduct SDG-compliant policies and align their municipal or regional action plans with the 2030 Agenda. Thanks to the theoretical foundations and the applied experience\, the following skills are sought: \n\nIdentify new international challenges facing local and regional governments;\nMobilize local stakeholders to ensure ownership of the 2030 Agenda by local and regional governments around the world;\nIdentify the benefits of localizing the SDGs in general local policy making and in development strategies in particular;\nInternalize the leadership culture of local and regional governments to achieve the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs;\nGain practical knowledge in the managing instruments for localizing the SDGs: planning tools\, advocacy tools\, project implementation tools and monitoring and evaluation tools;\nShare different real life experiences of localizing the SDGs;\nContribute to strengthening the global alliance for sustainable development.\n\nSyllabus: \nChapter 1: Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) \nChapter 2: Awareness raising\, advocacy and dialogue for the localization of the SDGs\, based mainly on the UCLG’s ToT SDGs Module 1 \nChapter 3: Localizing the SDGs. Aligning local and regional development plans\, based mainly on the UCLG’s ToT SDGs Module 2 \nChapter 4: Preparation of the National and Local Voluntary Reports on the SDGs\, based mainly on the UCLG’s ToT SDGs Module 3\, the VLR guidebook\, the VSR guidebook and UCLG HLPF annual reports. \nMethodology and profile: \nThe training is designed taking into account that the profile of the participants is entirely that of people who have a professional activity in the public sector. It is not mandatory to be connected to the Campus at specific times\, so each participant may adapt the schedules of the activities to their own agenda. \nFurthermore\, this online course is clearly designed to be practical. Accordingly\, there is a strong bias towards activities\, most notably those that generate a substantive debate and interaction between the participants. The aim is that the participants’ own experience operates as a pillar on which the training is structured. This combination makes it possible to delve deeper into the content through critical analysis\, while encouraging the application of concepts and tools. \nBefore starting the training as such\, the course includes a Module 0 that introduces students to the dynamics and strategies of online training. This enables them to get acquainted with the virtual work environment and its main tools for communication and interaction with the group. Likewise\, there will be a teacher and a reference tutor to walk the group through the course materials and activities associated with each subject. \nAdmission criteria: \nA total of 35 places are offered for each of the three language modalities. The course carries no cost for participants since it is fully funded by the Barcelona Provincial Council and UCLG. \nAny person\, regardless of nationality and whose professional activity consists of managing public development policies in any country may enroll in the course. Once all applications have been received\, the Evaluation Panel will review the different profiles and decide who are the 35 individuals selected for each of the three modalities. The selection process will take into account the adjustment to the target audience profile described above and it will attempt to ensure a balanced composition of the group with as many different countries as possible. \nThe training will take place over 3 months and will have a total duration equivalent to 63 teaching hours. \nThe students will develop several short assignments and those who have completed the assignment successfully will receive a certificate. \nInteractive webinars (in total 6\, 2 per language) will allow exchange with experts and technical colleagues of the institutions involve. \n  \nKey dates: \nSeptember 9\, 2022: End of registration period \nSeptember 26\, 2022: Beginning of the course \nDecember 12\, 2022: Course completion \nMore information: \nContact: ocd.bcn@diba.cat / learning@uclg.org \nRegistration \n4th edition of the online Course “Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals: Tools for Local Transformation” | Observatori (observ-ocd.org)
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/online-course-localizing-the-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs-tools-for-local-transformation/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T090000
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SUMMARY:Local Public Sector Alliance - Advisory Board & Community Meeting - September 2022
DESCRIPTION:The LPSA Advisory Board invites 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 a Community Meeting on September 23rd\, 2022 (8:00 am ET; 1:00 pm London; 2:00 pm Paris/Cairo/Johannesburg; 3:00 pm Nairobi; 5:30 pm New Delhi; 7:00 pm Bangkok/Jakarta) for your input in planning the work program of the Alliance for the period 2022-2023.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/local-public-sector-alliance-advisory-board-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220909T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220909T170000
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CREATED:20220830T131257Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop on Funding and Financing Inclusive and Quality Infrastructure Investment in Regions and Cities
DESCRIPTION:Subnational governments are major infrastructure investors. In G20 countries\, they are responsible for almost 60% of public investment. These state\, regional and local governments often have the primary responsibility for providing the basic public infrastructure and services that are essential for economic development\, well-being and poverty reduction (water\, waste\, education\, healthcare and transport\, etc.). \nIn a February 2022 meeting hosted by the Indonesian G20 Presidency\, Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors from G20 countries agreed to “develop policies to mobilize inclusive infrastructure investment to enhance social inclusion and address subnational disparities in regions and cities”. As part of this agenda\, the G20\, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)\, with support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)\, are developing a Policy Toolkit to mobilize funding and financing mechanisms for inclusive and quality infrastructure investment in regions and cities. The Policy Toolkit aims to support regional and local governments across developing\, emerging and developed economies to implement the strategies and mechanisms to mobilize funding and financing for quality infrastructure investment that contributes to a balanced and inclusive post-pandemic economic recovery. \nThe Policy Toolkit will highlight a wide range of funding and financing instruments to support infrastructure investment in regions and cities and outlines key enablers to support their adoption. It will facilitate knowledge exchange to support subnational governments diversify their revenue sources and help them to unlock the use of private finance for infrastructure. The Policy Toolkit will build on the outcomes of this workshop and the report Unlocking infrastructure investment: Innovative funding and financing in regions and cities\, which was published in 2021 as an input to the Italian G20 Presidency. \nWorkshop Agenda \nRegister here
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/workshop-on-funding-and-financing-inclusive-and-quality-infrastructure-investment-in-regions-and-cities/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T103000
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SUMMARY:LPSA Community Feedback: LoGICA Framework
DESCRIPTION:The Local Governance Institutions Comparative Assessment (LoGICA) Framework provides an assessment tool to analyze the multilevel governance structure of a country\, along with the subnational institutions and intergovernmental systems that contribute to inclusive governance\, effective public service delivery and sustainable localized development. The Local Public Sector Alliance is currently in the process of reviewing and revising the LoGICA Framework. \nThe latest evaluation draft of the revised LoGICA Framework (August 2022) is now available online. \nComments are being sought from the Local Public Sector Alliance Community of Practice to ensure that the revised LoGICA framework provides a more suitable framework for the dual objective of (a) informing country-level policy dialogues on decentralization\, multilevel governance and intergovernmental relations (resulting in more inclusive and sustainable development); and (b) ensuring that the application of the framework at the country level is able to feed into a global\, comparative data set on the state of multilevel governance and subnational governance institutions. \nA Community Feedback Meeting has been scheduled for Friday\, August 26\, 9 am EDT to discuss the revised LoGICA Framework. The main purpose of this meeting is for LPSA Members to provide feedback\, comments and suggestions on the revised LoGICA Framework. \nPlease register for this Zoom meeting \nAlternatively\, feedback\, comments and suggestions on the working draft of the revised LoGICA Framework can be emailed to Jamie Boex (jamie@decentralization.net) or Serdar Yilmaz (syilmaz@worldbank.org).
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-community-feedback-logica-framework/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T083000
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CREATED:20220811T132505Z
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SUMMARY:DeLoG in Dialogue: G for Gender - Women in Local Governments
DESCRIPTION:Gender in DLG | Seminar Series 2022 | 2nd Seminar \n  \n\n\n\nWELCOME & INTRODUCTION\n\nVivien Schoenberg & Benjamin Oloyede\nDeLoG Secretariat\n\n\n\nNALAS\nPROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY AT LOCAL LEVEL IN SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE\n\nJelena Janevska\nKnowledge Manager\nNALAS\n\n\n\n\nBEST PRACTICE\nTHE FORUM OF WOMEN MAYORS IN SOUTH-EAST EUROPE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDISCUSSION ROUND\n\nAll\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMODERATION\n\nBenjamin Oloyede\nAdvisor\, DeLoG Secretariat\n\n\n\nPlease join the MS Teams session via this link: \n_____________________________________________ \n  \nKlicken Sie hier\, um an der Besprechung teilzunehmen \nBesprechungs-ID: 367 448 944 018\nKenncode: U8qXze \nTeams herunterladen | Im Web beitreten \nMit einem Videokonferenzgerät teilnehmen \nConfId@video.giz.de \nVideokonferenz-ID: 124 476 664 9 \nAlternative VTC-Anweisungen
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/delog-in-dialogue-g-for-gender-women-in-local-governments/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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