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Welcome to the LGFS-Across

The LGFS-Across project unites researchers studying local governments’ financial health, aiming to develop comparative models to improve performance. This site shares updates and related publications.

Local governments play a pivotal role in fostering global growth, prosperity, and sustainability—both in industrialized and developing nations. In an era marked by frequent crises, building resilience through improved financial management is more important than ever. However, a significant barrier to achieving this lies in the lack of comparability.

While evaluating and benchmarking municipal financial sustainability within a single country is challenging, cross-national and regional comparisons are even more complex. Divergent accounting systems, institutional frameworks, and administrative practices make such assessments elusive.

LGFS-Across focuses on overcoming these obstacles by exploring innovative ways to measure and compare the financial health of local governments globally. Dive into our resources and research to discover how we are shaping the future of financial sustainability for cities and municipalities worldwide.

Whether you're an academic, a researcher intrigued by local governments' financial health, or an executive navigating these challenges daily, this platform offers valuable insights tailored to your needs.