Federalism Archives – Page 2 of 2

Local Elections, State Capture, and Development in Nigeria

February 14, 2020 LPS Alliance

Local government councils elections in Nigeria are supposed to be held regularly in the 774 local government areas of Nigeria stipulated by the 1999 constitution. However, they are under the organisational lead of the state […]

Syria Civil War: Key Powers ‘Consider Federal Division’

March 11, 2016 LPS Initiative

The United Nations envoy to Syria, Staffan de Mistura, has said that the possibility of federalism for the war-ravaged country has not been taken off the table for the upcoming peace talks in Geneva. The […]

When Are Federations More Unequal?

February 3, 2016 LPS Alliance

Why do some countries redistribute more to poorer regions than others? This paper explores which factors explain variation in the degree of interregional redistribution among countries between 1983 and 2010. The main argument is that […]

The Rocky Road to Federation in the Philippines

November 27, 2015 LPS Initiative

Federalism is a buzzword in the Philippines these days. A former chief justice of the Supreme Court, Reynato Puno, recently launched a highly publicised national renewal movement, Bagong Sistema, Bagong Pag-asa (New System, New Hope), […]

Kenya: Devolution without disruption

August 26, 2015 LPS Alliance

Kenya’s new constitution marks a critical juncture in the nation’s history. It is widely perceived, by Kenyans from all walks of life, as a new beginning. Indeed, many feel that post- independence Kenya has been […]

The Evolution of Kenya’s Devolution

August 26, 2015 LPS Alliance

Kenya’s devolution reforms started in earnest in March 2013, shifting power for a range of public functions to 47 elected County Governments. In order to ensure a successful implementation of the reforms, it is critical […]