Decentralisation and civic participation contributes to resilience in the face of crisis – this is the conclusion from an upcoming study of Ukrainian municipalities. Civil servants and local politicians share […]
On 17 September 2024, municipalities from Colombia, Guatemala, and Sweden, all part of the Gender Equality Network, gathered in Umeå, Sweden, to prepare for their upcoming municipal partnership application. As […]
Team Chilanga demonstrates the application of diverse methods learned from the ICLD Gender Mainstreaming Programme to empower women in environmental management. Within Zambia’s Chilanga district, a community grapples with the […]
The Local Democracy Academy (LDA) 2024 was a week full of intellectual exchange, collaborative research, and deep reflection on the pressing challenges facing democracies around the world. The Academy brought […]
As part of its participation in the ICLD’s Human Rights-Based Approach Programme, Dusheti Municipality in Georgia undertook a change project that empowers women and youth in local governance. Through dynamic […]
In Kinondoni Municipal Council of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, a dedicated team of government officials is working with a transformative initiative to address gender inequalities and promote inclusivity. Known as […]
Article by John Gitonga, ICLD Alumni Coordinator, East Africa, June 2024 In this article, we celebrate a remarkable woman whose journey to top leadership is nothing short of extraordinary. Hon. […]
“With our ‘I’m Happy to Produce’ initiative, we empower young people with autism by providing meaningful work and fostering vibrant community involvement,” says Fatma Tabanlı from NGO OBİDEV, Turkey, and […]
Lizbeth Guerrero Cuan from Colombia is a political scientist who currently works as an independent consultant in areas such as local governance, gender equality, citizen participation, and peacebuilding. She is […]
Keti Luarasi, Deputy Mayor of the City of Tirana, Albania, is also a dedicated participant in the ICLD Women’s Political Leadership programme. Reflecting on her journey within the programme, Keti […]
