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

In a month, which includes both International Womens Day and Commonwealth Day, CLGF is delighted to be hosting a key event for women in local government, in partnership with Gender Links. Read More

CLGF's work in India got off to an excellent start this year, with the launch of a Compendium for entrepreneurs in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Read More

Going to the fair takes on a whole new meaning when local economic development is involved. Read More