Since its launch in April 2018, the “Know Your Neighbor”- initiative has continued to grow and make a significant impact in Lusaka’s communities. The initiative was established as part of one of ICLD’s previous ITP programme – Inclusive Political Leadership. We spoke with Patrick Mwamba Salubusa, Councillor of Lusaka City Council’s Kapwepwe Ward, to explore…
The Zambian capital, Lusaka, has long had a partnership with the municipality of Lidköping on the theme of youth influence. Currently, the partnership has two ongoing projects that, in addition to a strong focus on youth participation, also address engagement in environmental and climate issues. “The knowledge you gain through the partnership collaboration is truly…
Vitalii Bielobrov is Deputy Mayor of the ukrainian city Kherson, one of the cities that has suffered and continues to suffer greatly from the Russian invasion. Despite the hardships, the residents show remarkable resilience and solidarity. Many choose to stay, support one another, and continue fighting for their city. “In difficult times, you must have a…
The ICLD-funded partnership project “Education for Mindset Change” between Kalix Municipality and Masaka City in Uganda has played a key role in transforming education for children and young people. By focusing on reducing the impact of plastics and fostering sustainable communities, the collaboration between Kalix and Masaka aims to inspire and empower future generations. From…
Seven governors who are women from the “G7 – Women Governors Caucus” in Kenya are leading the way in strengthening women’s leadership and increasing their influence in political and societal matters. With a focus on capacity building in areas such as water supply, waste management, and disaster preparedness, they are driving change within their districts.…
Article by: John Gitonga, East Africa ICLD alumni coordinator Meet Mayor Hilda Maate, ICLD Alumni and one of the youngest elected Mayors in Uganda and Vice President for East Africa of the Young Elected Local Officials (YELO) Network. Maate was elected as the Mayor of Hima Town Council during the 2021 general elections and she…
ICLD has approved 14 municipal partnerships totaling over 16 million SEK. The approved partnership projects span 18 months and all aim to strengthen local democracy in the participating municipalities by increasing citizen participation, equity, transparency, and accountability. Most of the projects now approved have previously completed a so called one-year “preparatory phase”. Participation and Equity…
Note: This call is closed. Projects funded by this call include: ICLD invites proposals for innovative policy-oriented research aimed at supporting local democracy under at least one of the following themes: climate action, democratic resilience, equitable health, gender equality, human rights, and youth and children inclusion. About ICLD The International Centre for Local Democracy (ICLD)…
Through joint efforts and a shared vision of creating safer school environments free from gender-based violence, the partnership between Jönköping, Sweden, and Stellenbosch, South Africa, is driving meaningful change that positively impacts students’ daily lives. By using the educational method Normstorm, young people gain a deeper understanding of human rights and equality, paving the way…
Charmaine Laubscher, Executive Deputy Mayor of Saldanha Bay, is paving the way for sustainable change. As a municipal councillor responsible for infrastructure and urban planning, she has recently been accepted to participate in the next round of the ICLD Women’s Political Leadership Programme (WPL). In an interview, she shares her journey, her visions, and the…
