Terms of Reference Background ICLD calls for research proposals on the role of local democracy during armed conflicts, looking into the case of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. While there is a long academic debate about the critical role played by the local level in peace building processes (Leonardsson & Rudd, 2015; Mac…
Terms of Reference Background In 2022, ICLD published a toolbox on how to create Citizen’s Budgets in local governments as a way to communicate the local budget (process) in a way that is accessible to all citizens.[1] The toolbox is based on extensive research conducted in North Macedonia.[2] The transparency score, as per the Open…
Meet ICLD mentor John – an extraordinary individual with a captivating journey to the world of local democracy. From his successful corporate career to his academic achievements in Development Studies and engagement with UN programmes, John’s diverse experiences have molded him into a genuine champion of local democracy. With a passion for social justice and…
Deon Pretorius: A Rebel with a Cause – Transforming the World with a Vision for a Better Tomorrow
PostsToday’s hero in our “Champions of Local Democracy” series can be introduced in plentiful ways: a South African Sociologist and Development Specialist, born into a conservative white Afrikaner family, a descendant of Pretoria’s founder, an egalitarian from a young age, an ardent anti-apartheid activist, a rebel, a student of the legendary Margaret Archer, the husband…
Terms of Reference Background In an attempt to enhance the work of local governments by enabling a more child-focused transformation of their respective territories in pursuit of sustainable development goals (SDG), a group of international researchers collaborated with a range of stakeholders to conceptualise a new analytical tool. The research process included seven international scholars…
“Being a leader entails a great responsibility, especially during times of war. A true leader must stand with their citizens, reassuring and supporting them no matter what happens!” These are the words of Ulyana Pak, a former participant in ICLD Women’s Political Leadership Programme, who despite the ongoing war in Ukraine has redoubled her efforts…
Meet Francis Aila, a passionate advocate for public health, with a particular focus on improving the lives of children, youth, and mothers. As a nutritionist responsible for addressing public health issues in Homa Bay County, Kenya, Francis is dedicated to utilizing his knowledge to help communities lead healthier lives. We are thrilled to feature Francis…
ICLD is making a call for national mentors in South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe for ICLD’s network “Partnerships for Human Rights Youth”. The main responsibility of the mentor is to support a team of public officials, politicians and civil society representatives from the local governments in South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Sweden with…
ICLD is delighted to announce our new member in ICLD Advisory Group – professor Winnie V. Mitullah from Kenya. – I hope to bring into the ICLD Advisory Board research experience on local governance, engagement with policy makers and practitioners at the local level, and a network of scholars and development practitioners, says Winnie. Winnie is the…
Selina Wilson Msenga is a journalist at a major daily newspaper in Dar es Saleem in Tanzania. She also works as a part-time politician and holds the title of deputy mayor in the municipality of Kibaha, about 40 km west of Dar es Saleem. Selina has both been involved in ICLD training programme and in…
