ICLD Alumni Talks

A timely conversation connecting research, community action, and policy practice across Africa on communities and institutions can confront the plastic pollution crisis in a just, inclusive, and democratic way.

Speakers:
Dr. Richard Kiaka, Researcher at the Centre for Environment Justice and Development, will share insights from a recent ICLD project on environmental democracy, grassroots innovation, and participatory approaches in plastic governance.

Mrs. Charity Kalombo, Lusaka City Council, will present the successful Know Your Neighbour initiative in Lusaka — a community-based programme strengthening social cohesion, improving waste management, and expanding youth participation.

Moderator: John Gitonga, ICLD

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Transparency in the local budget process is a precondition for fair and meaningful participation in local governance. A “Citizens’ Budget” can be a helpful tool!

In this ICLD Alumni Talk, we hear from two Eastern African municipalities, the Ugandan and Kenyan Local Government Associations and a Macedonian leading researcher, about how the why, the what and the how of transparency and participation in the local budget process.

More about ICLD Alumni Talks: https://icld.se/en/icld-alumni-talks/

10 December 2024

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ICLD Mentor and Alumni explain the steps to integrate / adopt / institutionalize new insights from workshops or tools into everyday practice at the local government.

How do you get your colleagues on board? How to integrate new knowledge across departments? How to identify the right stakeholders to bring ideas to life?

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ICLD Alumni Talks on Citizens Scorecard – promoting participation and accountability in local Governments in East Africa.

Programme and participants:
Opening remarks: Johan Lilja, Secretary General, ICLD

Introduction:
Joel Wernersson, Quality Assurance Manager, ICLD

Case studies from East Africa:
Anita Lyoka, Community Development Officer, Kibaha, Tanzania
Christine Kayingo, City Planner, Jinja City, Uganda
Laurette Mushimiyimana, Vice Chair of Gisagara District, Rwanda

Facilitator:
John Gitonga, ICLD Alumni coordinator for EA Region

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The ICLD Alumni Talk on 20 June 2024 showcased experiences from three East African countries, combined with research from two continents, to illustrate how municipalities have responded to the recent floods. Vivid images and personal testimonies were intertwined with well-grounded theories, facts, and figures to demonstrate how local democracy plays a crucial role in both preventive and responsive actions.

Read more: https://icld.se/en/article/alumni-talk-floods-climate-adaptation-and-local-democracy-in-east-africa/

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This talk covers 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.

16.00 Welcome remarks – John Gitonga, ICLD Alumni East Africa
*Case study 1; East Africa City
*Case study 2; Southern Africa City
*ICLD work with VLR – Anna Maria Vargas, Research Director
ICLD’s work with VLRs Opportunities and challenges of VLRs
How VLRs can launched by a local government – and how ICLD can support the process
*Questions and Answers – Kabwe Musonda, ICLD Alumni Southern Africa
*Concluding Remarks – John Gitonga

This seminar took place on 20 October 2022.

Read more at www.icld.se/alumnitalks

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Alumni Talks #2 – 8 december 2022

Exploring the disconnect between Local Governments, Policy Makers and Researchers
Discussions that highlight and provide insights into challenges and opportunities available for Local Governments to link with researchers in urban development.

Programme:
Welcome remarks – John Gitonga, Facilitator, ICLD Alumni East Africa
1. Dr Maude Dikobe, ICLD Mentor and Lecturer University of Botswana
2. Dr Judy Makira, ICLD Alumni, Lecturer and Researcher, Kenya
3. Teopolina Namandje, Former ICLD Mentor and Transport Economist, Namibia
4. CPA Munga Kuria, Public Financial Management Specialist, Kenya
5. Kabwe Musonda, ICLD Alumni Coordinator, Southern Africa

More about ICLD Alumnitalks: https://icld.se/en/icld-alumni-talks/

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