On 12 February 2018, the Institute of Federalism (IFF), Fribourg signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National College Public Administration and Governance, Diliman, Philippines (NCPAG). The MoU foresees academic cooperation and exchange of knowledge in the area of federalism, decentralisation and local governance between the two institutions. The signatories are Prof. Maria Fe Villamejor-Mendoza, … Continue reading
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Reminder: Call for Applications for the Summer University on Federalism, Decentralisation and Conflict Resolution, 27. August – 12. September 2018
Federalism and decentralisation are crucial mechanisms to share power and limit abuse of power. Since federalism and decentralisation combine shared action for specific purposes (e.g. defence, external relations, economic development) with autonomous action for other purposes (e.g. education, culture, health), such vertical power sharing is seen as being necessary to accommodate the multinational and multi-ethnic … Continue reading
Latest Book on “Comparative Federalism – Constitutional Arrangements and Case Law”
“This is simply the best analysis of contemporary federalism currently available. It is comprehensive in its coverage, thorough in its analysis, and persuasive in its conclusions. Every student of federalism, from novice to expert, will find benefit from this volume.” Professor G. Alan Tarr, Rutgers University Constitutional-Blawg is proud to advertise the newest publication … Continue reading
Federalism and Internal Conflict: Announcing a New Series – Call for Proposals
Declaració de Friburg sobre la crisi política i constitucional a Catalunya 13 d’octubre de 2017
L’Associació Internacional de Centres d’Estudis Federals (IACFS) en representació de 26 centres de recerca independents, de 16 països de sis continents, dedicats a l’estudi del federalisme com a mecanisme, entre altres coses, per a acomodar la diversitat i resoldre conflictes; expressa una profunda preocupació per la present situació política a Catalunya i Espanya; està profundament … Continue reading
Freiburg Erklärung zur politischen und verfassungsrechtlichen Krise in Katalonien 13. Oktober 2017
Die International Association of Centers for Federal Studies (IACFS) repräsentiert 26 unabhängige Forschungszentren aus 16 Ländern von fünf Kontinenten, die sich der Forschung des Föderalismus widmet, der unter anderem als Mechanismus zum Schutz und zur Förderung von Vielfalt sowie der Beilegung von Konflikten dient; äussert ihre tiefe Besorgnis über die aktuelle politische Situation in Katalonien … Continue reading
Dichiarazione di Friburgo sulla crisi politica e costituzionale in Catalogna del 13 ottobre 2017
L’Associazione Internazionale dei Centri per gli Studi Federali (IACFS) rappresentando 26 centri di ricerca indipendenti, provenienti da 16 paesi in cinque continenti, dedicati allo studio del federalismo come meccanismo, tra l’altro, per accomodare la diversità e risolvere i conflitti; esprime profonda preoccupazione per l’attuale situazione politica in Catalogna e in Spagna; mostra profonda preoccupazione per … Continue reading
Declaración de Friburgo sobre la crisis política y constitucional en Cataluña 13 octubre 2017
La Asociación Internacional de Centros para Estudios Federales (IACFS) representando a 26 centros de investigación independientes, de 16 países en cinco continentes, dedicados al estudio del federalismo como un mecanismo, entre otras cosas, para acomodar la diversidad y resolver los conflictos; expresa profunda preocupación por la situación política actual en Cataluña y España; manifiesta profunda … Continue reading
Fribourg Declaration on the political and constitutional crisis in Catalonia of 13 October 2017
The International Association of Centers for Federal Studies (IACFS) representing 26 independent research centers, from 16 countries on five continents, dedicated to the study of federalism as a mechanism, among other things, of accommodating diversity and settling conflicts; expresses deep concern with the current political situation in Catalonia and Spain; is deeply concerned that one … Continue reading
Déclaration de Fribourg sur la crise politique et constitutionnelle en Catalogne 13 octobre 2017
L’Association internationale des Centres d’étude du Fédéralisme (IACFS) Représentant 26 centres de recherches indépendants établis dans 16 pays sur les cinq continents, qui se consacrent à l’étude du fédéralisme en tant que mécanisme permettant – parmi d’autres avantages – de gérer la diversité et de résoudre les conflits ; exprime ses craintes les plus vives quant … Continue reading
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