About Us

The Forum of Federations is an independent organization that was initiated in Canada and is supported by many countries and governments.

The Forum is concerned with the contribution federalism makes and can make 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 federal governance.
  • Enhancing mutual learning and understanding among practitioners of federalism and
  • Disseminating knowledge and technical advice of interest to existing federations and of benefit to countries seeking to introduce federal elements into their governance structures and constitutions

The Forum works with countries and organizations of the North and of the South, with established federal countries and newly-emerging federations. In addition, the Forum works with countries that are exploring the possibilities of a federal political system.

The Forum is a partnership organization, not a funding source. It gives priority to projects with diversified partnerships related to both funding and implementation. The Forum currently has nine partners.

 

 

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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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