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

A CLGF delegation including Chairperson Mayor Lawrence Yule and Secretary-General Carl Wright attended the SALGA national members assembly on 24-26 March in Midrand, South Africa. Read More

The first workshop associated with the Pacific Urban Forum, organised by the Water and Sanitation Program of the World Bank with UNICEF, UNHABITAT and the Asian Development Bank was held from 23-24 March 2015. Read More

The need for urban growth management plans and strategies to guide water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) planning in informal settlements was a key message of the Water and Sanitation Services in Informal Settlements Workshop which ends today in Nadi, Fiji. Read More

CLGF Chairperson Mayor Lawrence Yule and Secretary-General Carl Wright met with Minister Hon Slumber Tsogane and BALA President Cllr Rev Mpho Moruakogomo in Gaborone, Botswana on 23 March as part of the preparations for the forthcoming Commonwealth Local Government Conference. The 2015 conference will be held at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) from 16-19 June 2015. Read More