Ghana
Hon. Patricia Mensah
Minister for Local Government, Government of Ghana
Accra · Ghana · 2026
CLGF Conference 2026
Local Democracy for a Sustainable Commonwealth
16–20 November 2026 · Accra International Conference Centre
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Expected delegates from 54 Commonwealth countries gathering in Accra.
01The conference
Local Democracy for a Sustainable Commonwealth
The biennial CLGF Conference convenes mayors, ministers, councillors, and partners from across the Commonwealth to shape the future of democratic local government.
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Years of CLGF leadership
02Why attend
Where Commonwealth local leadership convenes
Four days of plenaries, workshops, and bilateral meetings designed for mayors, ministers, and practitioners.
Peer learning at scale
Engage with over 1,000 leaders from 50+ Commonwealth countries sharing tested approaches to local challenges.
Policy influence
Shape Commonwealth positions that feed into CHOGM and global agendas on urbanisation and local democracy.
Practical innovation
Discover tools, financing models, and digital solutions that local governments can adapt immediately.
Enduring networks
Build relationships that continue long after the conference through CLGF’s regional programmes.
03Speakers
Voices shaping local democracy
Ministers, mayors, and experts from across the Commonwealth.
United Kingdom
Dr. Amara Okonkwo
Secretary-General, Commonwealth Local Government Forum
India
Mayor Priya Sharma
Mayor of Jaipur, Jaipur Municipal Corporation
United Kingdom
Cllr. James Whitfield
President, Local Government Association of England & Wales
04Programme
An agenda built for action
Plenaries, regional roundtables, masterclasses, and networking across four conference days.
Day 1
Opening & fiscal decentralisation
Day 2
Indigenous partnerships & gender leadership
Day 3
Digital government & climate finance
Day 4
Accra Declaration & closing
05Venue
Accra welcomes the Commonwealth
Host venue
Accra International Conference Centre
Castle Road, Accra, Accra, Ghana
Ghana’s premier conference venue in the heart of Accra, steps from government offices, hotels, and the Atlantic coastline. The centre offers world-class facilities for plenaries, breakouts, and exhibitions.
- 1,800-seat main auditorium
- 12 breakout rooms
- Exhibition hall
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Simultaneous interpretation
- Accessible entrances & seating
06Partners
Supported by leading institutions
Commonwealth Secretariat
Strategic partner advancing Commonwealth values through local government.
gold partner
UN-Habitat
Global partner for sustainable urban development and local governance.
gold partner
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Supporting democratic local government and development partnerships.
gold partner
07News
Latest from the conference
Announcement · 15 March 2026
Registration opens for CLGF Conference 2026 in Accra
Host City · 20 November 2025
Ghana confirmed as host of CLGF Conference 2026
Programme · 10 January 2026
Call for session proposals now open
Regional · 2 April 2026
Key outcomes from the 7th Pacific Urban Forum
Join local leaders shaping the Commonwealth
Strengthening local government leadership for resilient, inclusive communities across the Commonwealth.