Intergovernmental Relations (Igr)

1. Explain the evolution of intergovernmental relations
2. Understand the models of federalism
3. Analyze the structures and patterns of inter-government relations
4. Explain the role of conflict in inter-government relations
5. Understand the Fiscal intergovernmental relations theory
6. Describe the institutions for managing intergovernmental Relations

13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: CONCEPT, MODELS AND THEORIES OF FEDERALISM

   • Unit 1: Concept of Intergovernmental Relations · 2 hours

     Read Unit 1: Understanding the concept of intergovernmental relations and its importance in modern political systems.. Define intergovernmental relations and explain its various dimensions (vertical, horizontal, sectoral).. Analyze the roles of legislature, executive, and independent agencies in IGR..

2. Week 2Module 1: CONCEPT, MODELS AND THEORIES OF FEDERALISM

   • Unit 2: Evolution and Concept of Federalism · 2 hours

     Study the evolution of federalism and its historical context.. Differentiate between alliances, confederations, and federal systems.. Examine the central-decentralized and federal-decentralized systems..

3. Week 3Module 1: CONCEPT, MODELS AND THEORIES OF FEDERALISM

   • Unit 3: Models of Federalism · 2 hours

     Compare and contrast the devolution and aggregation models of federalism.. Analyze how federalism evolves through development and bargaining processes.. Understand the dynamics of inter-governmental relations in each model..

4. Week 4Module 1: CONCEPT, MODELS AND THEORIES OF FEDERALISM

   • Unit 4: Rationale for Federalism · 2 hours

     Explore the economic, political, and institutional justifications for federalism.. Discuss the ex-ante and ex-post arguments for economic decentralization.. Understand how decentralization improves political cohesion and provides training grounds for democracy..

5. Week 5Module 1: CONCEPT, MODELS AND THEORIES OF FEDERALISM

   • Unit 5: Theoretical and Ideological Perspectives on Federalism · 2 hours

     Examine the theoretical perspectives of federalism, including the federalist and decentralization schools.. Understand the ideology of federalism and its claims of universal benefit.. Analyze the relationship between federalism and democracy..

6. Week 6Module 2: DYNAMICS OF INTER-GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

   • Unit 1: Models of Intergovernmental Relations · 2 hours

     Study the coordinate-authority, inclusive-authority, and overlapping-authority models of intergovernmental relations.. Understand the authority relationships between political entities.. Analyze how these models predict intergovernmental policies..

7. Week 7Module 2: DYNAMICS OF INTER-GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

   • Unit 2: Structures and Patterns of Intergovernmental Relations · 2 hours

     Identify patterns and explain the structure and operation of the federal system.. Understand the different levels of inter-governmental relations (federal-state, federal-state-local, etc.).. Examine the features of a federal system, including separation of powers and supremacy of the constitution..

8. Week 8Module 2: DYNAMICS OF INTER-GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

   • Unit 3: Federal-State-Local Government Relations · 2 hours

     Analyze the powers of federal, state, and local governments.. Understand the statutory responsibilities and legislative powers of each level.. Examine the fiscal relationships and tax collection responsibilities..

9. Week 9Module 2: DYNAMICS OF INTER-GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

   • Unit 4: State-Local Government Relations · 2 hours

     Describe the administrative, financial, political, and legal ties between states and local governments.. Understand the areas of constant conflict between states and local governments.. Examine the impact of the 1976 local government reform..

10. Week 10Module 2: DYNAMICS OF INTER-GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

    • Unit 5: Conflict in Intergovernmental Relations · 2 hours

      Define conflict in inter-governmental relations and its nature.. Explain the causes of conflict, including excessive power at the center and revenue allocation issues.. Analyze constitution-oriented and jurisdictional allocation of powers conflicts..

11. Week 11Module 3: INTER -GOVERNMENTAL FISCAL RELATIONS

    • Unit 1: Fiscal Intergovernmental Relations Theory · 2 hours

      Conceptualize fiscal federalism and its fundamental theories.. Understand the theory of inter-jurisdictional cooperation and the multi-jurisdictional community theory.. Explore the public choice theory of fiscal federalism..

12. Week 12Module 3: INTER -GOVERNMENTAL FISCAL RELATIONS

    • Unit 2: Allocation of Jurisdictional Powers among levels of government · 2 hours

      Explain the legislative powers of the central government in a federal system.. Describe the functions allotted to local government in the 1999 constitution.. Understand the exclusive, concurrent, and residual functions of each level of government..

13. Week 13Module 3: INTER -GOVERNMENTAL FISCAL RELATIONS

    • Unit 3: Intergovernmental fiscal Relations · 2 hours

      Understand the objectives of intergovernmental fiscal relations.. Explain how responsibilities or expenses are distributed.. Understand the allocation of revenue from independent sources or revenue assignment.. Explain the revenue-sharing principle as it relates to fiscal federalism..

    • Unit 4: Non-Governmental Organizations and Inter-Governmental Relations · 2 hours

      Understand the meaning of NGOs and their relevance in intergovernmental relations.. Examine the techniques employed by NGOs to influence government decisions.. Understand the internal dynamics of NGOs..

    • Unit 5: Institutions for Managing Intergovernmental Relations · 2 hours

      Understand the role of revenue mobilization allocation and fiscal commission.. Understand the role of other bodies in coordinating inter-governmental relations management.. Causes of conflict in inter-government relations.