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Decentralization, Local Governance, and Localizing the SDGs in Asia and the Pacific

December 5, 2022 LPSAManager

Since its adoption in 2015, the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development has shaped not only international development cooperation but also the design of national trajectories for social and economic development. In tandem with other global […]

What is the state of local governance institutions in Asia?

November 6, 2022 LPS Alliance

Local governance institutions in different countries can have considerably different features. In some Asian countries, local governance institutions have considerable functional responsibilities, powers, resources, and autonomy, while in other countries, local governance institutions have substantially […]

LPSA launches Expert Working Group on Decentralization and Local Governance in Asia

October 13, 2022 LPS Alliance

As a global alliance that champions decentralization and inclusive development, the Local Public Sector Alliance aims to organize itself in an inclusive and participatory manner, including by supporting platforms for knowledge sharing and policy dialogue […]

University of Toronto launches Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI)

October 8, 2022 LPS Alliance

Cities in the Global South are growing rapidly and need to generate more revenue to fund critical public services. Yet revenue-raising efforts by local governments – and property taxes in particular – are frequently ineffective, […]

Webinar: Decentralization and Localization in Asia – Implications for Public Financial Management

September 18, 2022 LPSAManager

Join us to learn more about the implications for public financial management in Asia, with a deep dive into Nepal and Bangladesh.

Intergovernmental Fiscal Architecture Study – Cambodia

March 30, 2022 LPSAManager

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 […]

Malaysia won’t have local government elections

January 10, 2022 LPSAManager

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 […]

Announcing the winners of the Outstanding Decentralization Paper Awards for the Asia Region (2021/22)

September 12, 2021 LPS Alliance

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 […]

Deepening Decentralization within Centrally Led States: The Direction of Local Governance Reforms in Southeast Asia

August 24, 2021 LPS Alliance

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 […]

Global Webinar Series: Decentralization and Local Development in Asia

August 14, 2021 LPS Alliance

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 […]