At the World Assembly of Local and Regional Governments this week in Kuala Lumpur, a delegation of over 200 local and regional government representatives, including CLGFs Secretary-General Dr Greg Munro, called for the implementation of all global agendas. Joining other members of the Global Task Force and Cities Alliance, Dr Munro was participating in the 9th World Urban Forum (WUF9) in Malaysia. Read More

The University of the South Pacific turns 50 today. Established in 1968 and a member of the Council of Regional Organisations in the Pacific, the university represents one of the best examples of partnership working across a region. CLGF has worked with the university on a number of successful projects in the region. Read More

A strategic partnership between the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) and the European Commission is making it possible for three municipalities to lead the way in localising the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Jamaica. Read More

CLGFs partners in Nadowli Kaleo District, Ghana have been raising awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by creating Climate Smart Gardens. Read More

CLGFs Deputy Secretary General Lucy Slack has been discussing the role of local economic development and localising the Sustainable Development Goals in Barcelona this week. Presenting to a large gathering of organisations, local governments and cities involved in development, Lucy has been able to share the work that is being carried out by, and the achievements of CLGF members. Read More

For many of us, Facebook is a tool we use in our busy lives to keep in touch with friends and families. Not so for Buumba Malambo, an inspiring councillor from a ward in Kafue District in Zambia, who is embracing social media to change the lives of her citizens in a number of ways. A participant in the Young Leaders Forum at the CLGC2017, Buumba addressed the main conference to explain what shes been doing. Read More