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SUMMARY:Municipal Governance in Federal Systems (Theme 1): Structure of Municipal Governance
DESCRIPTION:Cities in federal systems operate within complex institutional arrangements, balancing authority, resources, and accountability across multiple levels of government. As urbanisation accelerates, metropolitan regions are emerging as key drivers of economic growth while simultaneously facing challenges of infrastructure stress, spatial expansion, inequality, and climate risks. Globally, debates on urban governance have increasingly focused on leadership structures, coordination mechanisms, and institutional design.\nIn India, despite the vision of decentralised governance under the 74th Constitutional Amendment, urban local bodies often face limited autonomy, weak fiscal capacity, and fragmented governance structures. Recent developments—such as reforms in metropolitan governance and evolving city-regional approaches—have renewed attention on how cities can be governed more effectively within a federal framework.\nObjectives of the Webinar SeriesThis webinar series seeks to:\n\nUnderstand how different governance structures (single-tier vs multi-tier) shape urban management\nCompare leadership models, including executive mayors and commissioner-led systems\nExamine challenges faced by cities, particularly in service delivery and coordination\nAnalyse fiscal systems, including intergovernmental transfers and urban financing mechanisms\n\nTheme 1: Structure of Municipal GovernanceThe first session focuses on the structure of municipal governance, particularly in the context of metropolitan regions. As cities expand beyond administrative boundaries, the need to balance local responsiveness with metropolitan-scale coordination becomes critical. Different models—ranging from fragmented governance arrangements to consolidated metropolitan governments—offer varied approaches to addressing this challenge.\nThrough comparative insights from global cities and recent developments in India, this session will explore how institutional design influences urban outcomes. It will examine emerging governance reforms, such as multi-tier metropolitan arrangements, and assess their potential to enhance coordination, accountability, and efficiency in rapidly growing urban regions.\n
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