From November 5th to 6th IDEAGOV (International Center for DEcentralization And GOVernance) will host the international conference on Asymetric Federalism - The Perils and Advantages of Asymmetric Decentralization Arrangements. The conference will take place on the Sala do Pleno of the Consello Económico e Social de Galicia (CES) and is supported by Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela and the Ibero-American Association for Local Financing (AIFIL).

This two-day conference will analyze in depth the various forms of asymmetric decentralization and their impact on different regions of the world, featuring recognized experts worldwide.

On November 5th, the event will focus on theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence, discussing the nature and determinants of asymmetric decentralization and its electoral consequences. There will also be presentation on federal asymmetry and inequality and as whether asymmetric decentralization improves performance.

On the contrary, on November 6th, the program will focus on international case studies, covering countries such as Spain, Canada, France, Indonesia, the Philippines, Italy and South Africa.

The conference’s insights will contribute to a growing understanding of how asymmetric federalism shapes policy effectiveness, equity, and governance worldwide.