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[ October 11, 2026 ] Nepal’s federalism at ten: Strong foundations, but unfinished reforms Asia
[ September 29, 2026 ] Making Inter-Municipal Cooperation Work Decentralization
[ September 28, 2026 ] Nominations for LPSA Asia Expert Working Group Co-Chairs – Now Open Community
[ August 28, 2026 ] When decentralized finance meets political incentives Decentralization
[ August 18, 2026 ] Analyzing the Territorial Approach to Local Development through a Development Ethics Lens Decentralization

Global democracy trumped? 25 years of autocratization

May 22, 2025 Jamie Boex

Decentralization can be thought of as reforms that seek to achieve the empowerment of people through the empowerment of local governments. This presumes, however, that governments—at all levels—adhere to a degree of representative democracy (as […]

Call for Panelists – Protecting Local Leadership: Addressing Criminality, Intimidation, and Threats to Democratic Governance

January 8, 2025 Limabenla Jamir

The Local Public Sector Alliance (LPSA) Thematic Working Group on Local Democracy, Inclusive Governance, and Community-led Development invites you to participate as a speaker in an upcoming panel discussion to protect local leadership and strengthen […]