About Us

The Forum of Federations is an international governance organization founded by the Government of Canada and supported by nine partner governments.

The Forum is concerned with the contribution federal and devolved forms of governance makes to the maintenance and construction of democratic societies and governments. It pursues this goal by:

  • Building international networks and fostering the exchange of experience on federalism and multi-level governance.
  • Enhancing mutual learning and understanding among practitioners and
  • Disseminating knowledge and technical advice of interest to existing federations and of benefit to countries considering devolved and decrentralized governance options.

 

 

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Performance Evaluation

PGF reportA performance evaluation of the Forum of Federations was carried out in 2008, as required by the Forum’s funding agreement with the Government of Canada. The firm PGF Consultants did its assessment from January to March 2008. It analyzed the Forum’s success in attaining its goals.

PGF interviewed Forum partners, funders, stakeholders and staff and reviewed its organizational documents. It concluded that “the Forum has made significant progress toward the attainment of these objectives. The Forum, with its programs and services, is considered by various sources to be both successful and relevant.”

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