As the 30th anniversary year of the foundation of the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) concludes, its work is more important than ever. The topics that repeatedly arise in Commonwealth meetings are ones that CLGF has positively influenced the debate on for decades. Read More

the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) in collaboration with the Institute of Local Governance (ILGS) of Ghana, developed a targeted training programme drawing on existing good practice in financial management and local accountability. CLGF worked with its member, the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), to identify a mixed cohort of local government representatives drawn from across different states to take part in this training. Read More

On March 9th 2026, the Commonwealth will celebrate Commonwealth Day. This is an opportunity to celebrate the Commonwealth, the vast network of organisations which make up the Commonwealth family, and the work that they collectively do to promote and strengthen democracy and development. Each year there is a theme for Commonwealth Day and in 2026 the theme will be Unlocking Opportunities Together for a Prosperous Commonwealth. Read More

A three-day multi-level multi-stakeholder dialogue on Sustainable Urbanisation is underway in Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh). The meeting from 3-5 February 2026, is working to build on the strong commitment across the key sectors in Madhya Pradesh to ensuring sustainable, inclusive, climate smart urban development. Read More

The Malawi Association Local Government Authorities (MALGA) has begun 2026 with a renewed leadership and president, and they have adopted a new strategic plan. Read More

The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) as part of the Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Initiative (CSCI) and funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is delighted to be undertaking a pilot programme focused on multi-level multi-stakeholder approaches to sustainable urbanisation. Read More