Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals is important, but so too is being able to understand the role that activities play in reaching the targets. This is particularly true when it comes to local actions taking place in communities. Read More

Local government in the East Africa region continues to up its game in relation to strengthening relationships with national governments. Much of this work is being achieved through the East Africa Local Government Forum or EALGF. Read More

We begin 2023, a year when we will continue to build on the successes of previous years and tackle the challenges faced by local government with innovation, tenacity and the abundant talent throughout the Commonwealth. Read More

CLGF is delighted to announce the publication of Issue 27 of the Commonwealth Journal of Local Governance. Read More

CLGF has been working with the Resource and Support Centre for Development (RSCD), Maharashtra, India, and members across Asia, to develop a series of digital tools to address gender parity. Read More

The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) and the Commonwealth Women in Local Government Network (ComWLG) is hosting two dialogue sessions to share and discuss Digital tools to support womens inclusion in local government. Read More