Participatory democracy, citizen dialogues and budgeting

  • Webinar: Building Resilience through Local Democracy in Ukraine

    Webinar: Building Resilience through Local Democracy in Ukraine

    On 13 May, ICLD held a global webinar, Building Resilient Communities through Local Democracy in Ukraine, gathering local government officials, civil society actors, academics, researchers, and international partners to reflect and learn on the Ukrainian experience and its relevance for crisis-affected communities worldwide, on municipal resilience in Ukraine during conflict. As Ukraine endures the hardships…

  • Region Gotland – Berislav, Ukraine

    Region Gotland – Berislav, Ukraine

    Growing Together for Resilient Futures The partnership between Gotland and Berislav is rooted in deep historical ties, with approximately 10% of Gotland’s population having Ukrainian heritage. This longstanding connection forms a natural foundation for the current collaboration, which is driven by a mutual ambition to foster democratic resilience and prepare for long-term societal development despite…

  • Region Gotland – Berislav, Ukraine

    Region Gotland – Berislav, Ukraine

    Growing Together for Resilient Futures The partnership between Gotland and Berislav is rooted in deep historical ties, with approximately 10% of Gotland’s population having Ukrainian heritage. This longstanding connection forms a natural foundation for the current collaboration, which is driven by a mutual ambition to foster democratic resilience and prepare for long-term societal development despite…

  • Kalmar – Poltava, Ukraine

    Kalmar – Poltava, Ukraine

    Project: Equal preparedness and civil defense – Strengthened resilience in Poltava and Kalmar The partnership between Kalmar and Poltava focuses on enhancing public health by making it more accessible and building sustainable communities, aligning their efforts with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Despite the immense challenges posed…

  • Kalmar – Poltava, Ukraine

    Kalmar – Poltava, Ukraine

    Project: Equal preparedness and civil defense – Strengthened resilience in Poltava and Kalmar The partnership between Kalmar and Poltava focuses on enhancing public health by making it more accessible and building sustainable communities, aligning their efforts with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Despite the immense challenges posed…

  • Bollnäs and Lobatse

    Bollnäs and Lobatse

    Project: Sustainable Place & Destination Development – Including the Local Community & Youth Bollnäs Municipality in Sweden and its partner Lobatse, Botswana are planning a mutual learning process on how the local community—especially youth, civil society, and businesses—can be involved in the development of regenerative tourism. The aim is to create long-term sustainable models based on…

  • Bollnäs and Lobatse

    Bollnäs and Lobatse

    Project: Sustainable Place & Destination Development – Including the Local Community & Youth Bollnäs Municipality in Sweden and its partner Lobatse, Botswana are planning a mutual learning process on how the local community—especially youth, civil society, and businesses—can be involved in the development of regenerative tourism. The aim is to create long-term sustainable models based on…

  • Internally displaced persons  integration in Ukraine

    Internally displaced persons integration in Ukraine

    With over 4.6 million registered IDPs, Ukraine’s approach provides valuable insights into rapid crisis response, community integration, and participatory governance. Innovative local initiatives offer lessons in empowering displaced people to participate in local decision-making and strengthen societal resilience. Studying these approaches and practices can help in shaping global strategies for managing displacement and fostering social…

  • Internally displaced persons  integration in Ukraine

    Internally displaced persons integration in Ukraine

    With over 4.6 million registered IDPs, Ukraine’s approach provides valuable insights into rapid crisis response, community integration, and participatory governance. Innovative local initiatives offer lessons in empowering displaced people to participate in local decision-making and strengthen societal resilience. Studying these approaches and practices can help in shaping global strategies for managing displacement and fostering social…

  • ”Know Your Neighbor” bygger starkare samhällen

    ”Know Your Neighbor” bygger starkare samhällen

    Initiativet ”Know Your Neighbor” har sedan lanseringen 2018 haft betydande inverkan för kommuner i Lusaka. Initiativet är ett projektresultat från ett av ICLD:s tidigare program och fokuserar på att mobilisera samhällen och främja samarbete, med tonvikt på att effektivt använda mänskliga resurser. Patrick Mwamba Salubusa, ledamot i Lusaka stadsfullmäktige för Kapwepwe Ward och tidigare deltagare…