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The Forum of Federations is an international organization dedicated to promoting federalism and decentralized governance around the world.

It serves as a global platform for governments, policymakers, researchers, and civil society leaders to share experiences, best practices, and innovative solutions related to federal and multilevel governance.

Through research, advisory services, training programs, and international conferences, the Forum supports countries in managing diversity, improving democratic institutions, and strengthening cooperation between different levels of government.

Its mission is to help build more inclusive, stable, and effective political systems.

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Disaster Governance Uncertainty and the Reproduction of Fragility The Case of Morocco – Number 72
Federalism Under Construction Proposed Tools for Intergovernmental Relations in Canadian Housing Policy
Federalism Under Construction Proposed Tools for Intergovernmental Relations in Canadian Housing Policy – Number 71
Federalism Under Construction Proposed Tools for Intergovernmental Relations in Canadian Housing Policy – Number 71
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Voter Turnout: Does Federalism Make a Difference?
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Forum25 Report – Executive Summary
Forum25 Report – Executive Summary
Forum25 Post-Conference Report - Full Report
Forum25 Report – Full Report
Forum25 Report – Full Report
Federalism and Fragility Rethinking Multilevel Governance
Federalism and Fragility: Rethinking Multilevel Governance
Federalism and Fragility: Rethinking Multilevel Governance
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Forum of Federations Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of YemenToday, the Forum of Federations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Local Administration of the Republic of Yemen, marking an important step in strengthening cooperation between the Forum and the Government of Yemen.The MoU reflects a shared commitment to advancing governance reforms and supporting effective, inclusive, and responsive public institutions.“We aspire to support the ambitious reform agenda developed by the Ministry and to work together in identifying practical solutions to the many governance challenges Yemen faces,” said Felix Knüpling, Vice President Programs of the Forum of Federations.The Forum has been supporting governance, dialogue, and stability initiatives in Yemen since 2012 and looks forward to deepening its partnership with Yemeni institutions.The MoU was signed by H.E. Eng. Badr Basalmah, Minister of Local Administration of the Republic of Yemen, and Mr. Muammar Batawil, Country Representative of the Forum of Federations in Yemen. ... See MoreSee Less

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Join us at the 4th Environmental Peacebuilding Association Conference for an important discussion on climate governance, peacebuilding, and local leadership in fragile and conflict-affected settings.📅 19 June 2026🕘 09:00 – 10:30📋 Localizing Climate Governance in Fragile Settings📍 University of Ottawa, CRX 408In many contexts affected by conflict, climate adaptation cannot rely solely on central governments. This moderated roundtable will explore how communities are leading climate action, resilience, and environmental governance when state institutions are absent, fragmented, or unable to respond effectively.🎤 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿• Rupak Chattopadhyay, President and CEO of the Forum of Federations. Expert in federalism, multilevel governance, and democratic institutional design, with extensive international experience supporting governance reform and conflict-sensitive policy processes in Ethiopia, Mexico, Myanmar, Philippines, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Tunisia and Yemen.👥 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀• Tabea Campbell Pauli – Conflict and peacebuilding specialist focused on the Asia-Pacific region, whose research examines inclusive multi-level governance and local climate resilience in Myanmar, Pakistan, and the Philippines.• Tasnia Khandaker Prova – Researcher and development practitioner from Bangladesh and PhD candidate at the University of Toronto, whose work explores climate change, security, peacebuilding, and community-led responses in fragile borderland regions.• Laura Aumeer – Director of the Europe-Asia Department at Conciliation Resources, with extensive experience in peacebuilding, climate-security programming, and supporting local action across the Pacific, Kashmir, and East and Central Africa.The panel will examine how practitioners, donors, and policymakers can support community-led climate action, strengthen local governance, and promote environmental peacebuilding without re-centralizing power. ... See MoreSee Less

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