SAARC Local Governance Forum
A Step towards the Future

(Concept Note)
Introduction
The first decade of the 21st century is witnessing a trend that may change the geo-political and geo-economic architecture of South Asia. While the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is still growing wings to fly, the advent of democratic regimes in Pakistan, Nepal and Bhutan and the rise of India as an industrial powerhouse may spur South Asia to move from narrow bilateralism to wider regionalism and multilateralism. ...

The Institute of Social Sciences
Association of Local Governance of India (ALGI)

(Concept Note)
Introduction
Institutions of governance in any democratic country recognize the importance of the participation of the people in order for these institutions to effectively address the needs and requirements of its citizenry. Democratic participation of the people also ensures transparency and effective management of these institutions.  It is vital that the citizenry at any and every level of the State is involved in the functioning of their country. This is the best way to sustain the organic growth of the institutions of governance....