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Arguing the role for local government with the UN
Local and regional governments and their networks have reacted to a UN policy brief on COVID-19 by arguing for the importance of basic service delivery to support communities. Read More
CHOGM 2020 interim report: A CLGF view on urbanisation
Rapid urbanisation can no longer be added to the long list of pressing global issues, it must be placed firmly at the top, and CLGF's Secretary-General, Dr Greg Munro, explains why in an article in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) Interim Report. Read More
The importance of LED to recovery post-COVID-19
With COVID-19 having a devastating impact on so many areas of our lives, CLGFs West Africa Regional Programme Officer, Joyce Ekuful, caught up with local government practitioner in Ghana, Bimi Bilattey, and his thoughts on LED, post-Covid-19. Read More
CLGF Webinars on response to COVID
CLGF is in the process of connecting with members around the Commonwealth, virtually, via a series of webinars. The focus of these meetings is on sharing the experiences of members in dealing with COVID. Read More
CLGF regional updates: Asia 
As the pandemic has taken hold and changed the way in which we all work, CLGF has been meeting with our members on a regional basis. Read More
Local government on the front line of COVID
Some insightful reflections were given on the local government response to COVID-19 at the second webinar held yesterday, and hosted by the Commonwealth Local Government Forum, as part of a series of online events focused on Sustainable Ubanisation. Read More
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