With the generous support of the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) Pacific, the Division for Internal Affairs (DFIA) has been able to continue the coordination of compiling Village Bylaws (VB) and formulating of Village Sustainable Development Plans (VSDPs). Read More

The fifth Fiji Womens Forum (FWF) was held from the 8-10 April in Suva and was attended by over 60 women from diverse backgrounds across Fiji. The consultation focused on Womens Participation in National Democratic Processes. Read More

The fourth Pacific Urban Forum (PUF) concluded with a stronger call to find sustainable solutions to the challenges of urbanization and its impact on towns, cities and urban centres in the Pacific region. The Forum this year continued to build on the work that first began in 2003 with the development of the Pacific Urban Agenda (PUA) which was endorsed by regional leaders in 2005 for inclusion in the Pacific Plan. Read More

The Fiji Women's Forum will be staging another national consultation on Womens Participation in National Democratic Processes from April 8 10th at the Holiday Inn in Suva. Read More

The second international conference on local government took place in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 27-28 March that highlighted the role of local governments and associations in socio-economic development. Organised by Municipal Association of Bangladesh (MAB), the conference discussed the theme Engaging people, promoting good governance. Read More

The fourth Pacific Urban Forum concluded with a strong call to find sustainable solutions to the challenges of urbanisation and its impact on towns, cities and urban centres in the Pacific region. Read More