CLGF warmly welcomed the Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Summit 21 held on 19 and 20 May, as an important step in highlighting and progressing the role of women in local economic development. Read More

Today heralds the start of a two day summit over 19 and 20 May, to raise the profile of women in business the Commonwealth Womens Entrepreneurship Summit 21 the first of its kind. Read More

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dave Cull earlier today, following a short illness. Read More

The Uganda Local Government Association (ULGA) launched a pilot project earlier this month on Local Economic Development (LED), aimed at building the capacity of its organisation and member local government councils. Read More

With research from UN Women revealing that 43% of women, and 53% of men, believe that men make better leaders, it is now high time for this perception to be corrected. Read More

Ms Lucy Slack was announced as acting Secretary-General of CLGF, with immediate effect, in an official statement today by Rev Mpho MBW Moruakgomo, Chair of the Local Government Forum Board. Read More