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The discussion explored how countries are responding to a rapidly evolving global landscape marked by geopolitical fragmentation, economic pressure, and technological transformation.

The Forum of Federations was pleased to co-host a recent ANZSOG Forum, chaired by ANZSOG Dean and CEO, Professor Caron Beaton-Wells, bringing together public sector leaders from Canada, Australia, and Aotearoa New Zealand. anzsog.edu.au/news-media/anz…

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New ForumFedCast Series 🎙️ Check out the first episode our new series on Federalism & Digitalization! In the first episode, Liam Whittington and Jamie Thomas set the scene on digitalization, and discuss the benefits and risks for governments. Listen now ⬇️

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New book! 📖 The Forum is pleased to share "The Forum of Federations Handbook on Digitalization in Public Administration of Federal Countries." Completed in partnership with The Centre on Governance uOttawa. Available open access: link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9…

Thank you to our panelists Monika Le Roy, Soeren Keil, Shahla Al Kli, and Dorothée Allain-Dupré for their contributions.

The Forum of Federations was pleased to co-organize and participate in the Global Roundtable on Decentralization and Multilevel Governance, held on February 26–27, 2026, at the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service in New York City.

Thank you to our partners, Local Public Sector Alliance and NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, for convening this important discussion and bringing together experts and organizations committed to advancing effective multilevel governance worldwide.

The Forum’s panel - Multilevel Governance as a Enabler of Global Stability, explored how inclusive and efficient governance systems across different levels of government can contribute to global stability, economic prosperity, and stronger public institutions.

📅 March 13, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 AM (AEDT) 💻 Online 🎟 Register here: anzsog.edu.au/events-connect…

⏳ Reminder Join us March 13 for a timely online discussion bringing together leaders from Canada, Australia, and New Zealand to explore how public institutions can navigate economic uncertainty, strengthen trust, and remain resilient in a rapidly changing world.

This one-hour session will feature insights from leading experts in governance and public policy, discussing lessons from Canada’s recent policy signals and what they mean for public sector leadership across Westminster systems.

📝 Full report – English forumfed.org/document/forum… 📝 Executive summary – English forumfed.org/document/forum…

Read the official Forum25 conference reports below Découvrez les rapports officiels de la conférence Forum25 ci-dessous

📝 Rapport complet – Français forumfed.org/fr/document/ra… 📝 Résumé – Français forumfed.org/fr/document/ra…

Experts from Canada, Australia, and New Zealand will share insights on public sector leadership, institutional resilience, and navigating today’s complex global landscape. 📅 March 13, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 AM (AEDT) 💻 Online 🎟 Register here: anzsog.edu.au/events-connect…

Join a timely online discussion following the recent address by the Canadian Prime Minister to the Australian Parliament and explore what it means for the future of public governance across Westminster systems.