Forum of Federations. Federalism in action.

More than one way to practice sound intergovernmental relations: Panel

Co-ordinators from 10 countries recently met in New Delhi

Co-ordinators from 10 countries recently met in New Delhi to discuss the core elements of intergovernmental relations (IGR), a process that is imperative for the effective functioning of federal countries.

The meeting was the culmination of Theme Eight of the Forum of Federations Global Dialogue program. The experts, known as country coordinators, had previously held national roundtables in their respective countries.

World expert provides advice to framers of Nepal’s new constitution

Dr. Ron Watts, one of the world’s leading federalism experts, recently met with a wide range of Nepali officials to discuss challenges ahead for Nepal to take on a federal system of government.

Dr. Watts held meetings with the President of Nepal, Ram Baran Yadav; and with Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal.

International experts offer insights to bolster Spain’s constitutional arrangement

The keystone of any federal system is its means of assigning the powers to tax, spend and regulate to the all the orders of government.

Training program for young federal professionals launched in Switzerland

A new internship program to train young professionals from developing federal countries was recently launched by the Swiss Conference of Cantonal Governments, the Institute of Federalism of the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, and the Forum of Federations.