The IRCC's main fields of activities lie in the areas of:

  • State organisation (Federalism/ Decentralisation/ Local Governance)
  • Comparative federalism
  • Democracy and good governance
  • Human rights and minority protection
  • Multiculturalism and Conflict resolution

In these areas, the IRCC offers various demand-driven services, including research, training and capacity building as well as consulting and expertise.

Please consult Projects to know more about the services offered by the Institute.

For more information about services offered by the Institute, please contact Ms Yvonne Heiter-Steiner or Prof. Eva Maria Belser.

Institute of Federalism  -   Rte d'Englisberg 7    -   1763 Granges-Paccot   -  Tel +41 26 300 8125    -   Fax +41 26 300 9724    -  
federalism(at)unifr.ch   -   Swiss University