Explores ways to make democracy work better, with particular focus on the integral role of local institutions.

All federal systems face an internal tension between divisive and integrative political forces, striking a balance between providing local autonomy and sub-nati

Citizen Participation in Multi-level Democracies offers an overview of new forms of participatory democracy in federally and regionally organised multi-level st

Effective governance is vital for all nations and can be made easier with advanced technology and communication. Through various collaborative efforts and proce

This book explores the theoretical issues, empirical evidence, and normative debates elicited by the concept of multi-level governance (MLG). The concept is a u