The network RIFDE will operate as a division within IDEAGOV, focused on fostering dialogue and generating research on Spain’s fiscal federalism and decentralized governance.
RIFDE brings together scholars, policymakers, and institutional partners to explore the evolving dynamics of intergovernmental relations, territorial financing, and multilevel governance in Spain.
Key activities include Events and Discussions, and Publications
Through these initiatives, RIFDE strengthens IDEAGOV’s mission to promote evidence-based governance and enrich public debate on Spain’s territorial model.
Events and Discussions
RIFDE organizes events that bring together academics, policymakers, and stakeholders to address critical issues related to regional and local governments. These forums foster dialogue, share expertise, and promote evidence-based solutions to challenges in multilevel governance.
Our past and current partners include the Xunta de Galicia, the Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (AIReF), the Bank of Spain, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IEF), the Valencian Institute of Economic Research (IVIE), and FUNCAS.
Organizing events that bring together academics, policymakers, and stakeholders to address critical issues related to regional and local governments. Our past or current partners include: Xunta de Galicia, Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsability - AIReF, Bank of Spain, Institute for Fiscal Studies - IEF, the Valencian Institute of Economic Research - IVIE and FUNCAS.
Publications
RIFDE publishes books, technical reports, and special issues in academic journals, contributing to the advancement of research on fiscal federalism and decentralization in Spain. In addition, the network supports the creation of working groups dedicated to producing white papers and policy-oriented reports.
We will continue to publish books, technical reports and special issues in journals. In addition, we will revive the creation of working groups to prepare white papers and reports.