Federalism/ Devolution/ Decentralization
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News
4 January 2017
Sri Lankan president hints at a second round of public consultation on the constitution
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News
3 January 2017
Syrian Kurds adopt constitution for self-proclaimed federal region
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News
3 January 2017
Nepal Supreme Court clears way for parliament to discuss constitutional amendment proposals
Voices From The Field
21 December 2016
Constitution building in 2016 through the lens of ConstitutionNet’s Voices from the Field
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News
20 December 2016
Nepalese opposition disrupts parliament, demands withdrawal of constitutional amendment proposal
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Analysis
19 December 2016
الحوار الوطني السوداني: مخاطبة جذور الأزمات أم استمالة واحتواء المعارضين
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News
15 December 2016
South Sudan Constitution Reform Committee to begin work under IGAD appointed chair
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News
13 December 2016
Kenyan constitutional amendment bill seeks to place Nairobi under national government
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News
12 December 2016
Kyrgyzstan voters back constitutional referendum empowering prime minister
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News
8 December 2016
Philippine President establishes consultative committee to review constitution
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