Local Democracy Labs
PostsICLD Local Democracy Labs is a space for local government officers and politicians to meet researchers and have a dialogue on global challenges with a local perspective. They are inspired in efforts to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals with local policies. Our first lab take place the 4th March with the theme Gender Equal…
The city of Malmö has been committed to sustainability issues long before 2015, the year when the UN assembly adopted the Sustainable development goals. As early as 2008, the partnership collaboration between Malmö and Swakopmund, Namibia was established. Over the years the partnership has generated several interesting projects on the theme of sustainability. In the…
At ICLD, we believe in the importance of equal representation. Therefore, our Advisory Group composed of leading scholars from all over the world, has always been equally composed with 50% men and 50% women. This is important because science and research in general should reflect how the world looks. These women are leading social and political scientists that contribute…
Selma Johansson started her internship at ICLD in January 2021 and she brings a rather unique perspective, that of conflict prevention and security. Selma study a master in political science at the Swedish Defence University.
We cannot talk about achieving sustainable development without gender equality! -There is undeniable proof that gender equality and the role of women in development are central and are an accelerator for the implementation of all sustainable development goals. Women’s full and equitable participation in public life is essential to build a sustained, strong and vibrant…
“Relevant knowledge of local democracy has to be gathered and discussed among researchers, practitioners, politicians and citizens. Only then can we create informed policy recommendations” says Staffan Smedby, Sida in his introductory remarks during ICLD’s Local Democracy Academy 2020. His statement captures what we believe the Local Democracy Academy to be all about – making…
10 partnerships between Swedish municipalities and international partners have been approved over eight million SEK. Many of the projects focus on participation of youth. The funds will both enable new collaborations and enhance existing ties between municipalities in Sweden and partners in South Africa, Zambia, Botswana and Kenya. Two partnerships between local governments in Sweden…
Eight municipal partnerships will join the ICLD’s project network Municipal Partnerships for Human Rights. Alongside eight partner municipalities from Southern Africa, they will plan and carry out a project that will strengthen human rights and democracy at the local level. On September 1st, the ICLD made a call for declarations of interests for the new…
Partnerships are key to the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ICLD works with several partners in promoting local democracy and sustainable development in line with the Agenda 2030. For example, in Zimbabwe, ICLD partners with Gender Links to strengthen local governments reach several goals, through ICLD’s Zimbabwe Leadership Training Programme. We interviewed Gender Links…
With one-third of Agenda 2030 journey already complete, ICLD sets course for a decade of action.
