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Young women's political leadership must move from visibility to influence 
On May 13, the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) jointly held a high-level Rule of Law Seminar on advancing the participation of young women in politics across the Commonwealth. Read More
Staff Update: Changes at CLGF Team
CLGF places on record our deepest thanks to our two retiring staff members, and warmly welcomes two new members to the team. Read More
30 for 30 - trailblazing elected women
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. These interviews celebrate their groundbreaking contributions to gender equality and their transformative impact on building inclusive, empowered communities. Read More
Sustainable urbanisation in Madhya Pradesh
CLGF and its Indian partners continue to work on the development of a roadmap for action on sustainable urbanisation for Madhya Pradesh in follow up to the policy dialogue which took place in Bhopal in February. Read More
PUF7: representatives from across the Pacific meeting in Port Morsbey
Held every two years, the Pacific Urban Forum (PUF) is an inclusive, multi-stakeholder platform for dialogue on the linkages between the social, economic and environmental dimensions of equitable development and what creates a sustainable urban future for the Pacific. Read More
Strengthening own-revenue generation in Sri Lankan local government
CLGF is partnering with the Federation of Sri Lankan Local Government Authorities (FSLGA) on a new project Strengthening Revenue Generation Capacity of Local Councils in the Eastern Province. This project aims to enhance the financial stability of local councils, with a view to prepare them for a set of fiscal reforms proposed to come into effect in 2029. Read More
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