Africa
Members of Sudan's Upper House discuss federal options
The Forum recently organized and delivered a learning event on the theory and practice of federalism for representatives of Sudan's Council of States - the upper house of the parliament of Sudan.
Forum holds workshop with Sudanese universities
The Forum held a recent workshop on 'Federalism: Comparative Theory And Practice' in partnership with the University of Juba's Centre for Peace and Development and the University of Khartoum's Public Administration and Federalism Studies Institute.
Europe
Federalism training for young professionals launched in Switzerland
A new six-week internship program for six young professionals from six different countries in Asia and Africa was recently launched in Berne, Switzerland, by the Forum of Federations, the Conference of Cantonal Governments and the Institute of Federalism of the University of Fribourg.
Asia-Pacific
Robust metropolitan regions drive economic and demographic growth, conference told
Experts from Australia, Canada and New Zealand recently gathered in Brisbane to share their knowledge and insights in a colloquium on Metropolitan Governance in Commonwealth Countries.
Pakistan provincial officials ponder new fiscal arrangements
The last of the Provincial Policy Advisory Group meetings on fiscal federalism for the Pakistani province of Balochistan was held in Islamabad, on Aug. 18, 2010.
Federalism primers translated into Urdu
The Center for Civic Education Pakistan, the Forum's program partner in Pakistan, recently translated two of the Forum's key publications into Urdu - Pakistan's national language - for use in federalism training programs.
North America
Forum president delivers presentation on Canadian federal-provincial transfers at university conference
Forum President George Anderson recently spoke on the topic of pressures confronting Canada's fiscal federalism as the country emerges from a recession, at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.
Mexican fiscal event focuses on state and local governments
Mexico's National Institute for Federalism and the Forum recently delivered a workshop on Fiscal Federalism workshop in Mexico City.
Networking
Canada and Argentina on opposite ends of the federal spectrum
When Canada and Argentina became federal countries they had to respond to the dictates and pressures from their provinces - which were then economic powerhouses, according to Prof. Miguel Angel Asensio of Argentina, speaking at a recent luncheon meeting at the Forum of Federations in Ottawa.
India's security apparatus needs revamping to counter terrorism challenges - professor
A U.S Air Force College professor told a recent Forum gathering that India's security apparatus has to be modified and decentralized to meet the challenges of combating insurgencies and terrorism in a globalized world.
Professor of politics comments on Australian elections
Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd did not believe in federalism, said Prof. Alan Fenna at a recent Forum luncheon address, "rather, he believed in making federalism work."
Forum Events
Forum honours departing board member
David Cameron, the chair of the Forum of Federations' program committee, has been named a Fellow of the organization.
Forum gains new board member - Ken Boessenkool
Dr. Vijay Kelkar, Chair of the Board of the Forum, is pleased to announce that Mr. Ken Boessenkool was elected a board member on September 2, 2010. He is replacing Professor David Cameron, the chair of the University of Toronto's Department of Political Science, who is stepping down after eight years on the board.
Forum's introductory federalism book published in French
The University of Ottawa Press has recently published the French edition of Federalism: An Introduction, a primer on federalism written by Forum President George Anderson.
Forum expert Richard Simeon wins 2010 federalism award
Richard Simeon, a Forum federalism expert and professor emeritus of political science and law at the University of Toronto, was awarded the 2010 Daniel Elazar Distinguished Federalism Scholar Award from the American Political Science Association.
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