Publications
Here you find ICLD publications and other publications related to ICLD. You can search for them by type of publication, country, project area, SDG’s and research project in the dropdown menues.
Towards a Just Transition in Plastic Governance: Grassroots Waste Pickers, Participatory Spaces, and Environmental Democracy in Kenya
This study draws on the case of Mombasa county, Kenya,…
Developing Youth Councils
This toolbox has been compiled to help local government officials…
Human Rights-Based Approach for local goverments
Why, What and How? The purpose of this introduction to…
Using Digital Tools to Improve ServiceDelivery: Pemba Town Council, Zambia
Digital transformation has emerged as a new way of doing…
Designing Local Democracy for Health: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial on Public Participation in Kenya
Participatory governance mechanisms, particularly participatory budgeting (PB), aim to give…
Equitable Healthcare Provision in a Resource-constrained Setting
This case scenario from Homa Bay County, Kenya, illustrates efforts…
From Values to Results: Organisational Transformation in Local Government
This toolbox shows how ICLD’s theory of change and value-based…
Voluntary Local Review (VLR) of Klapmuts & Kayamandi Townships: Stellenbosch Municipality, South Africa
This report responds to the growing need for voluntary local…
Advancing Democracy and Resilience through Industrial and Urban Symbiosis
This learning case offers insights into how local governments can…
Secure and Develop Childrens Rights
A step-by-step guide to conducting a Child Rights Ambassador Training…









