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SUMMARY:LPSA Thematic Working Group on Subnational Finance - Open Meeting - November 2025
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Thematic Working Group (TWG) on Subnational Finance aims to bring together government officials\, policy practitioners\, scholars\, civil society organizations\, and citizens who share an interest and expertise on fiscal decentralization\, multilevel government finance\, intergovernmental fiscal relations\, and subnational financial management. \nThe next public meeting of the TWG on Subnational Finance will be held on November 5\, 2025 (09:00 EST/ 14:00 GMT/ 15:00 CET) \nRegistration is required for this meeting- Register here! \nThe focus of the upcoming meeting will be on “Fiscal Decentralization Outlook in Europe” \nWe need your help to make this meeting a success: If you have any updates about fiscal decentralization or subnational financial management in your country; updates about new research; or information about multilevel government finance and intergovernmental fiscal relations that you would like to mention during the open meeting\, please email the Working Group co-chairs at finance@decentralization.net. so that a brief announcement can be made at the beginning of the meeting. \nReminder: You can join any LPSA Expert Working Group free of cost and receive reminders and updates by opting-in to one or more working groups as part of your LPSA Membership registration.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-thematic-working-group-on-subnational-finance-open-meeting-november-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Online)
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SUMMARY:LPSA Expert Working Group on Europe & Central Asia – Open Meeting – November 2025
DESCRIPTION:LPSA’s Expert Working Group (EWG) on Europe & Central Asia (ECA) aims to bring together government officials\, policy practitioners\, scholars\, civil society organizations\, and citizens who share an interest and expertise on decentralization\, multilevel governance\, intergovernmental relations\, local governance and local development in ECA. \nThe next public meeting of the ECA Expert Working Group is scheduled to take place on November 12\, 2025 (10:00 EST/ 15:00 GMT/ 16:00 CET/ 20:00 UZT). \nRegistration is required for this meeting- Register here! \nThe focus of the upcoming meeting will be on: “The Visible Hand: Challenges in the Management of Municipally Owned Enterprises Providing Local Public Services” \nUtility services\, such water and sanitation\, energy and transport\, or waste management and other communal services go through transformation in these years. The former market oriented liberal economic policies of the 1990s resulted transfer of assets and transformation of municipally owned enterprises. Lack of effective regulatory institutions and competition culture often created private monopolies. \nFollowing this period of marketization and corporatisation\, alternative government policies emerged. In some services national government intervened by limiting the ownership rights of local self-governments and municipally owned enterprises lost their privileges to centrally delegated holders of particular functions. Rather than the invisible hand of the market\, it is the will of the state that becomes more detectable. \nThis webinar aims to contribute to the debate on the transformation of local public service management and especially the future status of municipally owned enterprises. \nWe need your help to make this meeting a success: If you have any updates about decentralization or local governance reforms in your country; updates about new research; or information about local government projects that you would like mentioned during the open meeting\, please email the Working Group co-chairs at eca@decentralization.net so that a brief announcement can be made at the beginning of the meeting. \nReminder: You can join any LPSA Expert Working Group free of cost and receive reminders and updates by opting-in to one or more working groups as part of your LPSA Membership registration.
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/lpsa-expert-working-group-on-europe-central-asia-open-meeting-november-2025/
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SUMMARY:Digital Transformation in the Public Sector
DESCRIPTION:Digital transformation in the public sector is an important development for every field of government. In this course\, we will discuss how governments can use data to improve public services\, increase citizen participation\, promote transparency\, and develop better policies. We will also discuss issues of interoperability\, digital security\, and privacy. Participants will learn about the personal records database in the Netherlands\, visit practical examples of spatial planning and digital service delivery\, and reflect on the applicability in their own context. This way\, the course helps participants to effectively implement and modernise digital transformation initiatives and steer digital governance in area of influence. \nThe course focuses on the policy dimensions of digital transformation\, bridging the gap between policy and technology. It’s practice-oriented\, with expert insights from both the public and private sectors\, emphasizing practical applications in diverse contexts. \nKey Learning Areas:\n\nInteroperability: A critical factor for enabling different government systems to seamlessly exchange and integrate data. Dutch government practitioners from the National Office for Identity Data show how interoperability improves public service delivery and operational efficiency.\nArtificial Intelligence (AI): We will explore the innovative uses of AI in the Dutch government\, such as improving decision-making\, enhancing citizen services\, and automating administrative tasks.\nCybersecurity: We will discuss how to strategize for maintaining security with increasing digital threats\, understanding key considerations to protect sensitive government data and maintain robust cybersecurity.\nChange Management: The focus on will be on managing the organisational change and the expected challenges in order to ensure smooth transitions and gaining stakeholder buy-in.\nCritical Success Factors for Government Apps: We will explore what makes a government app successful\, from user experience to ensuring accessibility for all citizens.\nInclusivity: Digital public services should be accessible to everyone\, regardless of their background or technical ability. We will discuss how to design and implement inclusive digital services that reach all demographics.\n\nInterested? Find more information about the content\, application process and group discounts on the 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-public-sector/
LOCATION:The Hague Academy for Local Governance\, Nassaulaan 12\, The Hague\, 2500 GK\, Netherlands
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