Webinar: Decentralization and Localization in Asia – Implications for Public Financial Management
Join us to learn more about the implications for public financial management in Asia, with a deep dive into Nepal and Bangladesh.
Asia
Cambodia
Intergovernmental Fiscal Architecture Study – Cambodia
The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has made a strong commitment to strengthening public service delivery through three interrelated public sector reform initiatives: Public Financial Management Reform Program (PFMRP), National Program for Public Administration Reform […]
Asia
Malaysia won’t have local government elections
Malaysia will not revive local government elections, as it would cost at least RM302 million nationwide and such elections for local councilors may not necessarily guarantee the provision of good service to the public, a […]
Community
Announcing the winners of the Outstanding Decentralization Paper Awards for the Asia Region (2021/22)
As part of the Local Public Sector Alliance’s efforts to promote high-quality, policy-relevant research on issues related to decentralization and local development around the world, the Alliance is offering a number of awards for outstanding […]
Asia
Deepening Decentralization within Centrally Led States: The Direction of Local Governance Reforms in Southeast Asia
While the countries of Southeast Asia are a heterogeneous bunch, a common element among them has been the emerging importance of decentralized governance. A flagship 2005 World Bank report–East Asia Decentralizes, Making Local Government Work–identified […]
Asia
Global Webinar Series: Decentralization and Local Development in Asia
Effective decentralization and localization form an important precondition for resilient, inclusive, sustainable, equitable and efficient development around the world. The Local Public Sector Alliance is an alliance of advocates for more inclusive and effective decentralization […]
Asia
Webinar: Decentralization and Localization in Asia – Implications for Public Financial Management
Thursday, September 16, 2021: 10 am BKK / Wednesday, September 15, 2021: 11 pm EDT Topic Contributor Introduction to Webinar Session Jamie Boex, Local Public Sector Alliance Decentralization and localization: Implications for Public Financial Management […]
Asia
Webinar: Decentralization and Localization in Asia – Experiences from Nepal
Since the adoption of its constitution in 2015, Nepal has been pursuing a federal structure, with elected provincial and local governments now responsible for the delivery of key public services. This presentation and discussion considers […]
Asia
Webinar: East Asia – Trends, Political Economy Dynamics and Creating Opportunities for a More Inclusive and Efficient Public Sector
Tuesday, September 14, 2021: 10 am BKK / Monday, September 13, 2021: 11 pm EDT Topic Contributor Introduction Serdar Yilmaz, World Bank Deepening Decentralization within Centrally Led States: The Direction of Local Governance Reforms in […]
Asia
Webinar: South Asia – Trends, Political Economy Dynamics and Creating Opportunities for a More Inclusive and Efficient Public Sector
Monday, September 13, 2021: 10 am BKK / Sunday, September 12, 2021: 11 pm EDT Topic Contributor Introduction to Webinar Session Hoon Sahib Soh, World Bank Context: Decentralization and Local Development around the World Serdar […]