Nine master’s students studying at Swedish universities are awarded ICLD’s Fieldwork Grant for thesis research. The students will conduct fieldwork in Guatemala, Ukraine, Kenya, Zambia, Colombia and South Africa during the spring of 2025. On November 18th the students participated in an introductory workshop at Gothenburg University where they presented their proposals to receive feedback…
ICLD is thrilled to announce the acceptance of a fresh cohort of participants for the Women’s Political Leadership (WPL) programme. Comprising 23 dynamic women leaders—including mayors, deputy mayors, and governors from across the OECD-DAC region—this programme marks the eleventh round of a transformative initiative aimed at empowering women in local politics. This year’s group includes…
Welcome to an online session about some of the basics for seeking external funding for development projects – Internal governance and control Date and time: Friday November 29 09:30-12:00 am (UTC+1:00) Stockholm ICLD welcomes participants in both ongoing cohort 10 of Women´s Political Leadership Programme, as well as alumni in WPL cohort 9 to a digital training activity…
Article by: Tatumwa Desmond Benjamin, Nurse, Communications Officer, Busoga Health Forum Imagine rushing your feverish child to the nearest health facility, desperate for timely treatment. By the time you arrive, their breathing is shallow, and their skin is cold and clammy. Before the introduction of the Emergency Triage, Assessment, and Treatment Plus (ETAT+) program, such…
New Research Chief María José Zapata Campos has taken on her new role as Research Chief at ICLD, with a mission to empower local democracies and combat global inequalities. Passionate about creating a sustainable future, she’s ready to make her mark at ICLD! Who is María-José? Born and raised in Elche, a town on Spain’s…
En el 2024, Local Democracy Academy (LDA), investigadores, legisladores, y líderes locales se reunieron para abordar algunos de los desafíos más urgentes que enfrenta la democracia. Dos presentaciones destacadas—una de Colombia, por Clara Rocío Rodríguez Pico, y otra de Albania, por Marsela Dauti—exploraron cómo las cuotas de género son tanto una herramienta crucial como un…
At the 2024 Local Democracy Academy (LDA), researchers, policymakers, and local leaders gathered to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing democracy. Among the many important discussions, one theme stood out: the persistent gap between gender quotas and real political equality in local councils. Two standout presentations—one from Colombia by Clara Rocío Rodríguez Pico,…
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 insights on challenges and strategies to improve collaborative governance, for the sake of societal resilience. 16 Ukrainian municipalities, including seven from ICLD’s Democratic Resilience Network,…
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 part of the week’s events, an ICLD Local Democracy Talk was organized together with Umeå Municipality. The talk explored challenges related to women’s political participation,…
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 intertwined challenges of quarry mining and agriculture, navigating the delicate balance between environmental conservation and economic growth. Amidst these challenges, Chilanga Town Council has initiated…
