Local governments are well-positioned to play an important role in inclusive governance and sustainable, localized development in countries around the world. Although legislation often assigns important functional responsibilities to subnational governments, it is much less […]
Intergovernmental disputes within federal or decentralized systems can hinder a country’s harmonious operation, negatively impacting the fiscal health of central and subnational governments. These disputes predominantly arise from ambiguities in power and resource distribution, as […]
Fiscal federalism aims to achieve equitable distribution of resources across jurisdictions, thereby enhancing equitable access to public services. The configuration of intergovernmental fiscal arrangements significantly impacts the subnational government’s capacity to finance and provide public […]
Rising housing costs have made homeownership unaffordable for many low-income households across the OECD. Subnational governments play major roles in housing policy through social housing provision, land use regulation, and property taxes. Greater decentralization of […]
Financial management as a scholarly field has been rapidly changing in the last few decades. This paradigm shift has been fueled by a number of factors, including the unprecedented development of ICT technology, globalization, man-made […]
By 2050, the global population living in cities is projected to reach 5 billion, growing from 3.5 billion in 2015. Massive investment in infrastructure will be needed to accommodate this growth, and to adapt infrastructure […]
Ecological transition is defined as a ‘process towards a smarter social and economic model which better responds to green challenges.’ It aims for sustainability by preserving natural resources and reducing environmental impact. A recent OECD […]
The Paris Collaborative on Green Budgeting, established in 2017 with the OECD serving as the Secretariat, aims to design new, innovative tools for national and subnational governments to better align national expenditure and revenue processes […]
Join OECD and UCLG for the launch of the Third Edition of the OECD-UCLG World Observatory on Subnational Government Finance and Investment (SNG-WOFI)! This hybrid conference will take place on October 24, 2022, at the […]
Local autonomy is a highly valued feature of good governance. The continuous attempts of many countries to strengthen the autonomy of local government shows the importance given to decentralization and reinforcing competences at the lowest […]
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