The National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG), under the Partnership for Municipal Innovation - Women in Local Leadership Programme (PMI-WILL) Programme supported by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), has recently launched a three-months coaching and mentorship programme aimed at empowering young female leaders at the tertiary level. Read More

Hosted under the theme Reimagining Partnerships for Democratic Consolidation and Inclusive Development, the 2026 Ghana Civil Society Forum gathered over 700 participants in Accra from 25-26 June. The forum welcomed H.E. President John Mahama as the Special Guest of Honour, alongside keynote speaker Dr Esther Ofei-Aboagye, Social Policy and Local Governance Expert. CLGF was represented at the event by Ms Joyce Ekuful, CLGF West and Central Africa Programme Manager. Read More

The Gambia Association of Local Government Authorities (GALG) has officially launched two Resource Mobilisation Strategies on 22nd June 2026. Read More

CLGF was delighted to be invited to attend the UCLG World Congress in Tangier 21-25 June 2026. The meeting brought together local government actors from across the world, and it was a good chance to meet with many of CLGFs members. Read More

Over 100 local government practitioners register for practical exchange on digital public financial management. Read More