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.
Open Panels
- 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 Governance and Climate Resilience: Strategies and Opportunities
Chair: Dr. Carmen Navarro - Local Parties: Diversity and Dynamics in Global Political Landscapes
Chair: Dr. Chris Tapscott - Making Local Food Democracy Work: Conceptualisations, Practices and Policies.
Chair: Prof. Paolo Roberto Graziano - 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 Political Economy of Intergovernmental Relations: Decentralization, Fiscal Federalism, and Governance Challenges
- Urban policies for sustainable development: policy styles aligning with Agenda 2030 around the world
Chair: Dr. Klaus Frey
