CLGF is once again delighted to continue its partnership with the African School of Decentralisation for the fifth year, with the event taking place in Cape Town from 13 to 25 October 2025. The theme for this edition is Decentralisation and Finances, focusing on how decentralisation governance in Africa is financed, and on the systems and rules for the prudent use of public finances at decentralised level. Read More

Nkambe Council in Cameroon has demonstrated how to use the initial investment provided by CLGF for a pilot project to leverage a wider programme of investment. Read More

The IV CELAC-EU Summit is scheduled to take place on 9-10 November 2025 in Santa Marta, Colombia. This biennial summit brings together Heads of State and Government from the European Union (EU) and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). Read More

As we mark 30 years of CLGF activities with our local government members across the Commonwealth - advocacy, programmes and research - we would like to shine a light on our relatively new, but important networks. Read More

In celebration of CLGFs 30th Anniversary, we are honoured to spotlight the inspiring stories of 30 trailblazing women in local government from across the Commonwealth, all members of the Commonwealth Women in Local Government Network. Read More

As a leading member of the Pacific Urban Partnership, CLGF is delighted to announce that the next Pacific Urban Forum - #PUF7 - will take place in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, from 21-23 October 2025. Read More