ICLD Local Democracy Talks
Inspired by the Swedish foreign policy initiative, “Drive for Democracy”, ICLD organises live streamed high-level political panels called “Local Democracy Talks”. The aim of the talks is to create a constructive dialogue and exchange of experiences among leading local politicians to strengthen democratic governance. These talks are key in our efforts to make democracy resilient and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals from below. The talks are facilitated by ICLD and arranged in cooperation with Swedish Embassies, UCLG and other key partners.
Previous talks:
Igualdad de género “¿Los líderes de género gobiernan nuestras ciudades?”
Local Democracy Talk: The double-edged sword of participation in post-conflict contexts
Local Democracy Talks - Feminist Mayors = Cities for all
Democracy and security in Ukraine: Unpacking local resilience and prospects for reconstruction
Local Governments in Ukraine: constraints and opportunities for peace and democracy
How do we increase women’s political participation and leadership in Tanzania?
Participatory Climate Action: Local Government Innovations
Participatory Budget: Let citizens decide! - a Local Democracy Talks
Ungdomsmakt eller demokratikollaps
If youth activist ruled our cities - from Fridays For Future to the city council
"If gender champions rule our cities" - 2 March 2021
Talks that have not been live-streamed by ICLD
17 September 2024
Local Democracy Talk: Violence and discrimination As a Barrier
Addressing Challenges for Advancing Women’s Political Participation and Decision Making
17 November 2022
Local Democracy Talk: “The future we imagine” – making change happen with CBPR (Article)