ICLD > Events > ICLD Alumni Talks
The main objective of the ICLD Alumni Talks is to facilitate continuous structured learning, knowledge-sharing and exchange of practical experience among teams and individuals in ICLD’s programmes across the world.
The aim of the talks is to create a constructive dialogue and exchange of experiences among former participants – the ICLD Alumni (Read more about ICLD alumni at alumni.icld.se)
ICLD want to maintains and enhances a highly engaged, vibrant community of our alumni and friends worldwide. We hope that the ICLD Alumni talks will contribute to this. Welcome to join!
Upcoming talks:
6 December 2023 13.00-14.00 CET, 15.00-16.00 EAT
Citizens Scorecard
– promoting participation and accountability in local Governments in East Africa
Previous Talks:
8 December 2022:
The discussions will highlight and provide insights into challenges and opportunities available for Local Governments to link with researchers in urban development.
20 October 2022: Localising the Global Goals in Africa
Mainstreaming Sustainable Development Goals, the SDGs, in local authority plans in Africa and introduction to ICLD’s work with Voluntary Local Reviews, VLR.
This talk cover a brief overview and discussions on the status of Sustainable Development Goals mainstreaming in local authority plans in Africa by showcasing two examples: Mufulira municipal council in Zambia and Kiambu County government in Kenya. The talk will conclude with an ICLD led introduction to the concept of Voluntary Local Reviews.