CLGF - Deepening Local Democracy

The CLGF Bulletin is CLGF's magazine which is published twice a year and mailed out to members.

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Issue 2/2011 - October 2011

Preparing for CHOGM
As an associated COmmonwealth organisation CLGF is accredited to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). It will be seeking endorsement for its work, especially in the Pacific, and support for the role of local government in promoting local economic development, including the outcomes of the 2011 Commonwealth Local Government Conference.

Also in this issue:

Sharing good practice in Ghana and India
Conference breaks new ground
Ne phase for Pacific local government programme.

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Issue 1/2011 - March 2011

Capital cardiff
Feature on Energising local economies - the theme of the 2011 Commonwealth Local Government Conference being held in Cardiff, capital city of Wales.

Also in this issue:

Municipal finance for inclusive development
Expanding the Inclusive Cities Network
Monitoring local elections in the Maldives.

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Issue 2/2010 - September 2010

Pacific spotlight
As the CLGF Pacific Regional Project reaches the end of its first phrase, Port vila in Vanuatu is hosting the second CLGF Pacific Local Government Symposium to highlight the achievements of local government and lessons learnt over the past five years and to look forward to some emerging issues and opportunities in local government.

Also in this issue:

supporting local governance in Africa
making cities inclusive
changes to CLGF.

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Issue 1/2010 - February 2010

Commonwealth backs commitment to good local governance
Commonwealth Heads of Government have affirmed the Aberdeen Agenda: Commonwealth principles on good practice for local democracy and good governance (the Aberdeen Principles) as one of the Commonwealth's core values and principles alongside key political.

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