Local governments in federal systems: Lessons from 16 countries

The ‘Forum of Federations Handbook’ offers key insights for scholars, policymakers, and nations like Nepal navigating decentralisation.

The ‘Forum of Federations Handbook on Local Government in Federal Systems’, edited by Nico Steytler, provides a comprehensive analysis of local governments within federal systems across 16 countries. This comparative study offers valuable insights for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers, especially for nations like Nepal, which are at a critical stage in implementing federal structures.