The Local Government Association of Zambia (LGAZ) is stepping up its quest for improved financing to help local government deliver quality services. Read More

CLGF was delighted to deliver the first Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Network (CSCN) member-led webinar at the end of May. Hosted by Belize City Council, the event set out to explore the issues around unlocking local finances, using the lessons learned from two very different examples. Read More

CLGF is pleased to invite you to join us for the first member-LED CSCN webinar taking place on 22 May 2025. The Unlocking Local Finance webinar aims to explore how a Caribbean city broke new ground in city financing. Read More

We are delighted to inform you that the African School on Decentralisation (ASD) is returning and is accepting applications for the 2025 event. Taking place in Cape Town from 12 to 25 October 2025, the theme of this years event is: Decentralisation and Finances. Read More

Local government associations play an increasingly important role in the governance of countries across the Commonwealth. As the voice of local government, they are key interlocutors between local government and other spheres of government. Read More