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CHOGM 2018: reflections and outcomes |
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CLGF at CHOGM 2018 |
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As part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018, CLGF worked with the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association to organise a panel discussion on Women in leadership. Find out more about this session, CLGF's contribution to the other forums. and the Outcomes Statement for the Commonwealth Women's Forum.
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East Africa Local Government |
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Local government stakeholders in East Africa have been meeting to set the priorities for local authorities in the region, going forward. Read more about the EALGF meeting in Nairobi...
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CLGF affirms support for Zambia |
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Localising the Sustainable Development Goals
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Canada: gas tax funds park upgrade |
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The Federal Gas Tax Fund, administered by the Union of BC Municipalities in partnership with the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia, is funding an upgrade to the outdoor property at the Creston and District Community Complex, which is owned and operated by the Regional District of Central Kootenay. Read more ...
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Barbados and St Lucia: training on shelters |
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In response to a request for training ahead of the 2018 hurricane season, 40 officials from Barbados and St Lucia have taken part in training on providing and managing shelters. Read more about this initiative to deal with the effects of climate change ...
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Building sustainable cities
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European Development Days |
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Since 2006, the European Commission has been organising the European Development Days (EDD) each year in Brussels, bringing together key actors and expert speakers to share ideas and debate the hot topics of the development world. Read more...
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Manchester: climate action through partnerships |
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India: healthcare boost |
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The Central Government budget for 2018-19 includes provision for an ambitious health protection scheme that aims to help 100 million of India’s poorest households. Recent changes to state funding should make it viable for local governments to operate the proposed scheme. Read more ...
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Grenada: new climate change ministry |
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The Government of Grenada has created a new ministry to deal with the effects of climate change. Find out more ...
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Strengthening local democracy
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New Zealand: equality issues |
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Local Government New Zealand is calling on the Government to make legislative changes to enable appropriate options for Māori representation in local authorities, where local councils choose to do so. Find out more...
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Belize: preparing new councillors |
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Following the local government elections in March, the Ministry of Labour, Local Government and Rural Development is running a two-day workshop for the newly elected councillors focusing on promoting good governance and integrity in political office. Read more ...
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Zimbabwe building capacity |
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The future for local government in Zimbabwe is looking positive, according to a recent local government leaders' interface meeting which took place at the end of last month. As the Local Government Association continues its innovative work, find out more ...
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Pakistan: devolution of power to local government |
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Report on the eighteenth amendment to Pakistan’s constitution in 2010 was rightly hailed as a major accomplishment. Not only did it devolve significant powers from the central government to the provinces, it also mandated the formation of local governments to bring government closer to the people. Read more ...
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Ghana: political neutrality in local government |
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Ghana’s Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana has launched a Neutrality Project which aims to make local government staff and civil servants more aware of the need to remain neutral from partisan politics in relation to a Supreme Court ruling. Read more ...
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Project Officer (Pakistan) London based |
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The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) is seeking a project officer to be based in its London office to be the focal point for coordination of a local government strengthening project. Find our more...
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