RC05 Comparative Studies on Local Government and Politics

Track Code

RC05

Track Chairs

Dr. Carmen Navarro

Prof. José Hernández-Bonivento

In close cooperation with individual political scientists and local government research groups of national associations, the Research Committee supports international comparative meetings and research projects. Among its main objectives for the period 2004-2006, it helps developing the International Metropolitan Observatory as well as projects analyzing transitional processes to local democracy and decentralized systems.

Panels

Community-Based Monitoring: Enhancing Citizen Engagement and Policy Impact
Chair: Ms. Diana Tiholaz
Digital Governance in a Multi-level and Multi-actor Ecosystem
Chair: Prof. Ann-Karin Holmen
Local Democracy as a Bastion Against Democratic Backsliding: Strengthening Resilience Through Community Engagement and Accountability
Chair: Dr. Izolda Bokszczanin
Local Democracy: Strengthening Community Engagement and Accountability (2)
Chair: Dr. Izolda Bokszczanin
Local Governance and Climate Resilience: Strategies and Opportunities
Chair: Dr. Carmen Navarro
Local Governments and state capacity to face pressing and challenging times
Smart cities, AI, online participation and local state capacity
Chair: Prof. José Carlos Vaz
State Capacity and Local Governments in Challenging and Complex Times
Chair: Prof. Eduardo Grin
The Evolving Roles of Local Leaders: Strengthening Governance and Addressing Global Challenges
Chair: Dr. Daniel Alberto Cravacuore
The Local Level in Contemporary Politics: Multi-Level Dynamics and Spillover Effects Under Scrutiny
Chair: Prof. Silvia Bolgherini
The Role of Local Governments in Vertical Intergovernmental Coordination
Chair: Prof. Ivan Koprić
Urban policies for sustainable development: policy styles aligning with Agenda 2030 around the world
Chair: Dr. Klaus Frey