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Blog 20 May 2026

Fiscal Decentralisation in the MENA Region: Challenges and Solutions for Stronger Local Governance 

Countries in the Middle East and North Africa remain among the world’s most centralised governance systems. This limits the ability of local...
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Blog 13 May 2026

Improving Flood Management for the Built Environment in Morocco  

Morocco is increasingly exposed to extreme weather events, which affect cities, infrastructure, and homes across the country. As rainfall becomes?...
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Blog 11 May 2026

Fostering Ecosystems for Entrepreneurs: Dutch Best Practices in Focus 

Resilient local economies rely on environments where professionals can develop business ideas, access practical guidance, and receive support from ...
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Blog 30 Apr 2026

Advancing Spatial Data Management in Moldova Through Training and Exchange

As Moldova works on strengthening spatial data management, an important step towards more effective and responsive governance has been made through...
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News 22 Apr 2026

Democratic Resilience: Why Citizen Engagement Matters More Than Ever 

In this article, we take a closer look at how public engagement through citizens’ assemblies can support democratic resilience in times of...
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Blog 14 Mar 2026

Stronger Together: How International Partners Cooperate to Support TALGA in Becoming Albania’s Training Hub for Local Government   

In Albania, the establishment of the Training Academy for Local Governance (TALGA) is a nationally led reform process, supported by several lon...
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Stories 18 Feb 2026

Ten Years of COMPAZ: Building Social Cohesion through Local Participation in Brazil

As Recife’s COMPAZ community centres celebrate their tenth anniversary, they stand as a strong example of how local governments and neighbourhood...
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Blog 18 Feb 2026

Local Solutions for Economic Integration of Refugees in The Netherlands

Economic integration of refugees is about how labour markets, institutions, and employers recognise and make use of existing skills. Read this...
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Blog 16 Feb 2026

Early Ownership Promises Lasting Impact: How Four Municipalities Became TALGA’s Early Champions   

Albanian municipalities operate in an increasingly demanding environment to deliver transparent, accountable, and inclusive public services while a...
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Other 09 Feb 2026

When Spatial Data Saves Lives: Strengthening Emergency Response in Moldova through National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI)

Earthquakes, floods, landslides, wildfires, drought and nuclear accident pose significant challenges for disaster risk management (DRM) in Moldova....
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Blog 02 Feb 2026

Aflaj Systems in Oman: Community-Led Water Management in Practice

Across water-scarce regions like Oman, communities have developed ways to manage water collectively, ensuring that water is treated as a communal ...
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Stories 28 Jan 2026

Towards More Effective Disaster Risk Management in Somalia

Faisal Abdi Mumin and Kafi Nidamudin Adam, two alumni of the DANWADAAG Training of Trainers (ToT) programme in Somalia apply approaches to strength...

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