Inclusive governance Archives – Decentralization Net

What works better: elected leaders or appointed bureaucrats?

November 24, 2025 Limabenla Jamir

A long-running debate in decentralization circles asks whether local governments function better under elected leaders or appointed bureaucrats. Advocates of political decentralization emphasize accountability, community voice, and responsiveness, while supporters of technocratic administration highlight expertise, […]

Online Seminar: Reimagining Decentralisation in Kerala: Local Governance for a Sustainable Future

October 21, 2025 Limabenla Jamir

Since 1996, Kerala’s Local Self Governments (LSGs) have been at the forefront of participatory planning and grassroots democracy. Yet, new challenges—climate change, widening inequalities, and rapid urbanisation—demand fresh approaches. Strengthening autonomy, fiscal resilience, and institutional […]

LPSA Asia Working Group – Knowledge Sharing Meeting – September 2025

February 27, 2025 Limabenla Jamir

LPSA’s Expert Working Group (EWG) on Asia 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 […]

LPSA Thematic Working Group on Local Democracy & Inclusive Governance – Open Meeting – February 2025

February 20, 2025 Limabenla Jamir

The discussion, hosted by LPSA’s Thematic Working Group on Local Democracy, Inclusive Governance, and Community-led Development, explored the rising threats faced by local elected officials, particularly intimidation, violence, and organized crime. Featuring insights from Jess […]

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 […]

Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance Course

December 20, 2024 Mehdi Bargach

The Hague Academy for Local Governance is now accepting applications for its in-person course on Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance in The Hague from 7-18 April 2025. This course is designed for professionals working in […]

LPSA Thematic Working Group on Local Democracy & Inclusive Governance – Open Meeting – November 2024

November 7, 2024 Limabenla Jamir

The Local Public Sector Alliance’s (LPSA) Local Democracy, Inclusive Governance and Community-led Development open meeting was held on November 7, 2024 (8:00 AM ET). The meeting was led by LPSA Co-Chair John Coonrod, Strategic Advisor, The […]

LPSA Thematic Working Group on Local Democracy & Inclusive Governance – Open Meeting – August 2025

September 29, 2024 Limabenla Jamir

LPSA’s Thematic Working Group on Local Democracy, Inclusive Governance and Community-led Development aims to bring together government officials, policy practitioners, scholars, civil society organizations, and citizens who share an interest and expertise on local democracy, […]

LPSA Thematic Working Group on Local Democracy & Inclusive Governance – Open Meeting – February 2025

September 17, 2024 Limabenla Jamir

Around the world, local democracy faces increasing challenges, from rising political polarization to acts of violence and intimidation against local leaders. These threaten not only their safety but also the democratic values and systems they […]

LPSA Thematic Working Group on Gender Equity & Women’s Empowerment – Open Meeting – August 2024

August 28, 2024 Jacqueline Muthura

LPSA’s Thematic Working Group (TWG) on Gender Equity & Women’s Empowerment aims to bring together government officials, policy practitioners, scholars, civil society organizations, and citizens who share an interest and expertise at the intersection of […]