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

To ensure that urban local government is as efficient and effective as possible, Professor Dr Mohammad Tarikul Islam, who has extensive experience of local government and serves on the national Local Government Reform Commission, explains why he believes that quick action is needed. Read More

During a recent visit to London and a meeting with CLGF Secretary-General Lucy Slack, Professor Dr Mohammad Tarikul Islam explained about the changes in prospect for local government in Bangladesh. 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

On 30 March and 2 April, CLGF and its Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Initiative (CSCI) partners convened a Wilton Park dialogue on Advancing sustainable urbanisation: working with Commonwealth countries to build a transformative coalition, with support from both Wilton Park and the FCDO. Read More