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

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

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

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

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