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CLGF Achievements 2011-2013: Strengthening Local Governments in the Commonwealth

This report highlights the achievements of the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) from 2011-2013, showcasing their efforts to promote democratic local government, share good practices, and strengthen the capacity of local governments within the Commonwealth. The report also emphasizes CLGF's proactive advocacy strategy, forging key partnerships, ensuring practical outcomes, securing new funding, and taking forward the Cardiff Consensus. Overall, the report demonstrates how CLGF is punching above its weight in delivering impactful work on multiple fronts.

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CLGF Achievements 2011-2013: Strengthening Local Governments in the Commonwealth

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  1. Commonwealth Local Government Forum CLGF Achievements 2011-2013 Secretary-General’s Report

  2. CLGF- essential Bio-data • 160 members in 47 Commonwealth countries • Uniquely groups central and local government • Board represents all regions and associates • Accredited status within Commonwealth • Small staff c 20 in London, Africa, Asia, Pacific • Aims: To promote democratic local government- strengthen LG capacity-share good practice-build CLGF’s LG membership

  3. CHOGM Success • The 2011 CHOGM in Perth: -‘supported and upheld the role and place of local government, in partnership with the private sector, for promoting strategies for localism, sustainable development and economic growth and supported the implementation of the Cardiff Consensus for Local Economic Development in the Commonwealth’

  4. Proactive Advocacy Strategy • 2011 CHOGM & EPG review results in closer partnership with Comsec- E Africa, Sri Lanka • New Commonwealth Charter – incorporates Aberdeen Principles • CLGF inputs to CMAG –Maldives; also Pakistan • Commonwealth election observers- Sierra Leone, Kenya • SG Sharma at 2012 Board meeting

  5. Forging Key Partnerships • Formal MOU signed with UNDP Administrator • Partner in PLATFORMA; met EU Cyprus/Irish Presidency- new EU Communication on LG • Establishment, new East African LG Forum; cooperation SADC LG Ministers • Engagement with DeLOG LG donors’ network • Participation World Urban Forum, UN Habitat d

  6. Ensuring Practical Outcomes • 20 GPS projects complete: improved waste management better LED, stronger governance • GPS dissemination of good practice 500+ LG practitioners- Ghana, India, S Leone, S Africa • Inclusive Cities Network + Pacific Capital Cities Forum: sharing good practices at city level • EU ARIAL resources supporting regional/ national LGAs in Africa, Caribbean & Pacific

  7. Securing New Funding for LG work • £4.5m DFID programme - focus on Africa/Asia and wider Commonwealth advocacy work • Joint policy events and research with UNDP/UNCDF- Africa; Asia-Pacific • Pacific: AusAID/NZ regional programme • Caribbean: partner in C$21m CIDA/CARILED; launched at 2011 Board Belize Board • New South Sudan project (EU)

  8. High Level Policy Dialogue Undertaken in all regions: • Africa – Kigali, Arusha, Luanda • Asia – Colombo • Pacific – Honiara • Caribbean – Belize • Europe – Valetta, Nicosia • Also ICN- Surrey, BC; Port of Spain

  9. Taking forward Cardiff Consensus • Formal endorsement at 2011 CHOGM • Policies applied by members- eg Ghana • Mainstreamed into CLGF work- Africa, Pacific • Focus of CARILED programme in Caribbean • Promoted in CLGF e-journal, research studies

  10. Improved Governance & Operations • New Governance structures implemented –EC, Board portfolio holders • Improved and updated Business Plan • Member communications- website, e-bulletin • Review, Membership retention/fees strategy • Research officer appointed • More/stronger regional programme offices

  11. LG at the Heart of Development • Statement to Post 2015 UN High Level Panel • Input, Africities, UN and EU policy discussions • Participation, LG Global Task Force, Istanbul • Participation, UN Global Consultations, S Africa • Kampala – formal UNDP/CLGF consultations

  12. CLGF - Punching above its Weight 2011 DFID evaluation: ‘CLGF is a niche international organisation with clear strengths, most notably the breath of its membership and the high levels of trust and ownership across its membership. Whilst it is small..it arguably punches above its weight and is delivering across an impressive number of fronts through direct capacity building programmes through broader policy and advocacy work.’

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