Fighting poverty with democracy
We are convinced that the battle to eliminate poverty worldwide starts here at home – in our village, our town, or our municipality. Which is why, here at ICLD, we work with people who are changing the world by building local democracy. Our operations are based on a handful of fundamental principles.
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20 years of partnership
This year, Gothenburg city and Nelson Mandela Bay municipality celebrates 20 years of partnership. It is one of the longest partnerships within ICLD and together…
Ten international Master’s students awarded ICLD fieldwork grants
Ten international Master’s students studying at Swedish universities were recently awarded ICLD fieldwork grants. The 20,000 SEK grant enables students to conduct a field study…
Champion of Local Democracy: Sister Margaret Atieno Osogo
“I am inspired by the fact that others through history have worked hard to make the world a better place for me to live in.…