Spanish conference seeks best practices to manage water in federal countries
Panel addresses water sharing at international conference in Zaragoza.
To cope with water shortages, climate change and resultant drought or flooding, federal countries face special challenges because in most federations different orders of government are responsible for different aspects of a country’s overall stewardship of this vital resource. 
Australian panel urged to pay heed to rural Aboriginals
Academics, former elected officials, judges and civil servants from across Australia gathered in Brisbane recently to explore the various ways that Australia’s ethnic diversity impacts upon its federal system of government.
Forum convenes international roundtable on diversity
The Forum of Federations organized an international roundtable on “Unity and diversity in federal countries” in Brussels recently in partnership with the European Union’s Committee of the Regions.
 Forum welcomes new vice president from Switzerland
Werner Thut of Switzerland has joined the Forum of Federations as vice president in charge of the organization’s development assistance programs.
 Experts debate merits of legal systems at international gathering in Argentina
Comparing the way constitutional courts work in federal systems on five different continents brought judges, scholars and high court justices together for a two-day seminar in Buenos Aires, organized by the Forum of Federations.
 Forum young professionals share their experiences in India
Two Forum young professionals recently met with Forum staff to de-brief on their eight-month internships in India where they worked and gained insightful perspectives on government and healthcare.
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