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SUMMARY:Forum25: The Relevance of the Federal Idea in a Changing World
DESCRIPTION:Forum25 will bring together thought leaders\, policymakers\, and experts from around the globe to explore how the federal idea can address today’s most pressing challenges. This unique event will combine inspiration\, knowledge\, and collaboration. \nIn this spirit\, the conference will explore how the federal idea can guide responses to urgent issues: \n\n The Future of Canadian Federalism\n Building Stability in Fragile and Divided Societies\n Cities And Climate Action In Federal Systems\n Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations\n Managing and Harnessing Technological Change\n Is the Federal Idea Relevant and if so – How?
URL:https://www.forumfed.org/event/forum25/
LOCATION:The Westin\, Ottawa\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Innovation in Policy Making - 2026 EURAC Winter School
DESCRIPTION:This round table discussion explores how federal systems can foster innovation in public policy by enabling experimentation\, decentralization\, and intergovernmental learning. It examines the ways in which shared governance across national\, regional\, and local levels creates opportunities for tailored policy responses while balancing coordination and equity. \nParticipants will discuss comparative experiences\, successful policy innovations emerging from federal arrangements\, and the challenges posed by fragmentation\, capacity gaps\, and political dynamics. The discussion aims to generate insights into how federalism can be leveraged as a dynamic framework for responsive and adaptive policy making in an increasingly complex governance environment. \nModerator\n\nProf. Jens Woelk is Full Professor of Comparative Constitutional Law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Trento (Italy) and at the multidisciplinary School of International Studies.\n\nSpeakers\n\nDr. Tereza Cahlikova is Researcher and Project manager. Her areas of expertise involve electronic government\, digital transformation\, public innovation\, public leadership\, open data and public policy evaluation.\n  \nProf. Marcelo Jenny is Professor of political communication and electoral research at the Department of Political Science\, University of Innsbruck\, with special interests in political parties\, candidate selection as well as parliamentary politics.\n  \nDr. Maja Sahadžić is Assistant Professor of Constitutional Law at the School of Law and Researcher at Montaigne Center for Rule of Law and Administration of Justice (Utrecht University)\, Visiting Assistant Professor (University of Antwerp)\, Senior Research Fellow (Law Institute in BiH).\n\n 
URL:https://www.forumfed.org/event/innovation-in-policy-making-2026-eurac-winter-school/
LOCATION:Zoom / Youtube
CATEGORIES:Winter School on Federalism and Governance
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SUMMARY:The State of Urbanization – Scaling Up the Metropolitan Model in Indonesia
DESCRIPTION:How can Indonesia scale up its metropolitan model to meet the challenges of rapid urbanization? \n\nJoin the Forum of Federations\, in collaboration with Rebana Metropolitan Management Agency\, for an insightful discussion on the state of urbanization and how to scale up the metropolitan model in Indonesia. \n📅 February 24\, 2026 \n⏰ 10:00 AM (WIB / GMT+7) \n💻 Online \nThis high-level panel brings together leading policymakers\, urban planners\, economists\, and governance experts to explore innovative metropolitan governance models and sustainable urban development strategies. \n🔗 Register now: https://s.id/Rebana_TSU
URL:https://www.forumfed.org/event/the-state-of-urbanization-scaling-up-the-metropolitan-model-in-indonesia/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260226
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SUMMARY:Global roundtable on the future of decentralization and multilevel governance
DESCRIPTION:The seismic shift that is underway in the global development funding landscape should be a wake-up call to leaders in the Global North and South alike. As support from the international community is waning or changing\, sustainable development will increasingly have to be achieved by Global South countries themselves and potentially other partners\, redoubling their efforts to improve the responsiveness\, results-orientation\, and efficiency of the public sector. \nThe changing global context has obvious and important implications for those who study\, work on\, and advocate for inclusive and efficient decentralization\, localization\, and multilevel governance. Inclusive and efficient multilevel governance systems can—and should—be leveraged to contribute to global stability\, economic prosperity\, sustainable development\, and efficient public service delivery in countries around the world. \nWithin this context\, the Local Public Sector Alliance (LPSA)\, together with the Forum of Federations\, NYU’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service\, the Center on International Cooperation (CIC) at New York University (NYU)\, and a number of other partners\, will be convening a global roundtable. \nThe global roundtable is scheduled to take place on February 26-27\, 2026\, at New York University’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service in New York City. \nParticipation in the roundtable will be invitation-only. \nRoundtable objectives\nThe collective vision of the roundtable organizers is a world where people are informed and empowered; governments are open and responsive; and the public good is enhanced through civic engagement and collective action. Achieving this vision requires countries to pursue inclusive\, efficient\, and responsive multilevel governance systems. \nImplementing the necessary reforms to achieve inclusive and responsive multilevel governance systems requires building country-level consensus and political will that results in public sector reforms (including in governance\, administrative\, fiscal\, and sectoral systems)\, informed by evidence and an in-depth understanding of decentralization and localization as complex\, cross-cutting and multistakeholder reforms. Global advocates of inclusive governance and sustainable development have an important role to play in knowledge development; knowledge sharing; and convening\, outreach\, and field-building.  The issue of how to strategically sequence and implement reforms also requires dedicated attention. \nThe focus of the roundtable is not to reflect on the importance of different thematic or technical issues—there are other venues to dive deeper into specific topics. Instead\, the focus would be on identifying what we (think we) know\, where we need to be more self-critical or work harder to better understand how multilevel governance can be leveraged in the real-world (or not)\, what to prioritize\, and how to overcome the increasingly restrictive operating environment being faced by global champions\, development actors\, and other stakeholders that recognize the importance of multilevel governance and the local public sector in achieving inclusive governance and sustainable development. \nHosting\, funding\, and participation\nThe roundtable will be co-hosted by the Local Public Sector Alliance (LPSA)\, the Forum of Federations\, NYU’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service\, and the Center on International Cooperation (CIC) at New York University (NYU). Additional co-conveners and partners include the Commonwealth Local Government Forum\, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)\, and the World Bank. \nAn initial estimate is that 40-50 participants might take part in the roundtable. In-person attendance will be invitation-only. In principle\, all co-conveners\, partner organizations\, and participants will bear the cost of their own attendance. Travel support for a limited number of unaffiliated participants may be provided by LPSA or other partners. \nPlease contact Ms. Mirna Dave (mirna@decentralization.net) for questions or further information.
URL:https://www.forumfed.org/event/global-roundtable-on-the-future-of-decentralization-and-multilevel-governance/
LOCATION:NYU Wagner School\, 105 East 17th Street\, New York\, NY\, 1003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Round Table Discussion
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SUMMARY:Canada’s Message: What It Means for Australia & New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe Forum of Federations and ANZSOG invite you to join a timely online discussion following the recent address by the Canadian Prime Minister to the Australian Parliament — a significant moment highlighting the changing role of middle-power democracies in an increasingly complex global landscape. \nCanada\, Australia\, and New Zealand share Westminster traditions\, strong institutional connections\, and similar governance pressures. Each country is operating within a more challenging strategic environment\, facing rising public expectations\, and experiencing growing demands to deliver quickly while upholding transparency\, accountability\, and trust. \nThis virtual event will bring together leading experts in governance and senior diplomatic figures from across the three nations to reflect on what this moment signals for the future of public governance — and how institutions can remain effective\, resilient\, and worthy of public confidence. \nWhat We’ll Explore\nDuring this one-hour online session\, the panel will examine: \n\nThe central themes and key messages from the Canadian Prime Minister’s address and what they mean for Australia.\nHow public sectors can operate with greater flexibility and practicality while safeguarding legitimacy and trust.\nLessons from Canada’s evolving public administration practices and their relevance in the Australian setting.\nPractical insights for leaders managing uncertainty\, complexity\, and heightened public scrutiny.\n\nKey Participants\nSpeakers\n\nTaki Sarantakis\, President\, Canada School of Public Service\nProfessor Janine O’Flynn\, Director\, ANU Crawford School of Public Policy\nIain Rennie\, CNZM\, Secretary and Chief Executive\, The Treasury\n\nPanel Chair\n\nProfessor Caron Beaton-Wells\, Dean & CEO\, ANZSOG\n\nWelcome Remarks\n\nRupak Chattopadhyay\, President & CEO\, Forum of Federations\n\nWhy Attend\nThis discussion will provide: \n\nComparative perspectives from three Westminster systems responding to global disruption.\nActionable ideas to enhance public sector capability and responsiveness.\nGreater clarity on leading with integrity\, transparency\, and purpose in a demanding and rapidly evolving environment.\n\nEvent Details\n\nFriday\, 13 March 2026\n10:00am–11:00am AEDT\n1-hour online session (via livestream)\n\nThe Forum of Federations and ANZSOG will host this event. \nJoin the Conversation\nWherever you are based\, take part online in this focused and engaging discussion on how Australia and Aotearoa can help shape and strengthen their governance futures in an era of rapid global change. \nRegister here: https://anzsog.edu.au/events-connection/events/canada-s-message-what-it-means-for-australia-new-zealand/
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