Why is academic research so important to local government and decision-making, as we go forward. Graham Sansom, Associate Editor of CLGF's academic journal, explains. Read More

After a successful opening day of the East Africa Local Government Forum, the second day began with feedback from the participants on the key outcomes that had emerged. Read More

Africa-Europe Week is a period of events and thematic debates for a stronger people-centred relationship, running from 14 to 18 February 2022. Read More

The 7th meeting of the East Africa Local Government Forum kicked off on Monday 7 February with delegates from across the East Africa region and the globe in attendance. Read More

With COVID-19 creating so many challenges to local government, CLGF is delighted to be holding its first in-person meeting with members since the start of the pandemic. Read More

With one third of the winners coming from the Commonwealth, CLGF is delighted at the announcement by Bloomberg Philanthropies of the 15 successful cities. Read More