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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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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...
Blog 10 Nov 2025

From Exclusion to Participation: Success Stories from the We Are Able! Programme

Across Africa, persons with disabilities are shaping local change through stronger collaboration between citizens and governments. The We Are Able!...
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Blog 10 Sep 2025

How Dutch Municipalities Make the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Tangible for Citizens 

Read how Dutch municipalities make the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) tangible for citizens focusing on sustainability, climate adaptation, ...
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Blog 09 Sep 2025

Participation Planning Turns Good Intentions Into Impact

Too often, municipalities only ask their citizens for feedback or give them the option to issue a complaint. But what if we encouraged our communit...
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Blog 24 Jul 2025

Strengthening Local Security in Eastern DRC: The Role of Local Actors in Security Sector Governance

Decades of conflict, political instability, and weak governance have left large parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) vulnerable to v...
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Other 10 Jul 2025

How Tunisia involves Local Partners, Farmers, and Civil Society in managing Water for Agriculture

Tunisia’s water resources are increasingly strained by prolonged droughts, erratic rainfall, and growing agricultural demands. This article explo...
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Blog 21 May 2025

Addressing Women’s Needs through Gender Responsive Budgeting  

Gender mainstreaming can only be supported through policy if the money is there to enact it. Knowing this, a practitioner in Mozambique has shared ...
Blog 08 May 2025

From Camps to Communities: How Kenya Transforms its Local Refugee Policy

How can municipalities support the integration of refugees while maintaining social cohesion and service delivery? In Kenya, this question is at th...
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Blog 08 May 2025

Training of Trainers: Strengthening your training capacity in an international context

Across the governance and development sectors, professionals are increasingly expected to share knowledge, lead workshops, and strengthen capacity ...
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News 12 Mar 2025

An Expert’s Guide to Public-Private Partnerships for Local Development

As budgets for foreign aid are reducing globally, local governments are in need of innovative financing. Oftentimes, local development plans lack t...
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Blog 06 Mar 2025

Improving Digital Governance in MENA: Insights into Shiraka Digitalisation of Governments Training

How can digitalisation improve governance and service delivery in an era of rapid change? Read how governments in the Middle East and North Africa ...

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