Multilevel Governance and the Power of Vaccines – How Sri Lanka Achieved Immunization Success Amidst Civil War

Conflict, Fragility, Health Care, Infrastructure, Local Governance, Service Delivery, Sri Lanka

Author: Yasodhara Kapuge – When Sri Lanka was engulfed in one of the world’s longest civil wars (1983–2009), bombs and gunfire often drowned out everyday life. Yet, even as conflict tore communities apart, Sri Lanka quietly sustained one of the most successful childhood immunization programs in South Asia.

Federalism in the Digital Age: How Federal Structures in Germany and Canada Impact Digitalization Policy

Canada, digitalization, Education, Federalism, Germany, Health Care, Identity, Infrastructure, Provinces, Service Delivery, Subnational Autonomy, Technology

Author: Jella Ohnesorge – Digitalization policy is characterized by its dynamic development and cross-cutting qualities, as well as the fact that many countries are overwhelmed by it. During the COVID-19 pandemic it became very clear how important digital governance is and how beneficial effective digitalization policy can be for citizens and public administration alike.