local governance

Governments in South Asia must renew their focus on equitable access to water and sanitation to build resilient communities.

The changing landscape of women’s political representation, and its intersections with caste, property rights, and patriarchy.

A day in the life of a mukhiya, or panchayat head, who works closely with his team of elected representatives to ensure sustainable development for their community.

Evidence suggests that when citizens participate in local governance, delivery of basic services such as water supply and sanitation improves.

A pan-India research study identifies the challenges faced by urban governments, and possible solutions to strengthen them.

With the lockdown extended, food supplies and livelihoods are emerging as key areas of concern in rural districts. Local administration and nonprofits are working together to help resolve some of these issues.

Self-governance versus policing, ownership at the village level, and cooperation among different ethnic groups have enabled India's northeastern region to contain the spread of the virus.

How city governments can be empowered to tackle crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

A series of measures undertaken in the 1990s are now paying off as Kerala strives to quell the spread of COVID-19.

More than 900 government officers identified skill gaps they would like to address. If we want to create sustained reform, we need to help them do just that.