2023
Kigali, Rwanda
Localising the SDGs
980 delegates
About
A global platform for local democracy
To create a premier platform for peer learning, policy dialogue, and partnership-building among local governments, national associations, and development partners.
01Vision
A Commonwealth where every community thrives under accountable, innovative, and inclusive local leadership.
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Expected delegates
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Commonwealth countries
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Sessions & workshops
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Years of CLGF leadership
02Objectives
What this conference sets out to achieve
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Advance democratic local governance across Commonwealth nations
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Share practical innovations in service delivery and climate resilience
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Strengthen networks between elected leaders and professional officers
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Mobilise partnerships for local economic development
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Champion gender equality and youth participation in local leadership
03Expected outcomes
From dialogue to declaration
Accra Declaration on Local Democracy 2026
Commonwealth Local Government Action Agenda
New bilateral city-to-city partnerships
Published case studies on climate-responsive local services
04Previous conferences
A legacy of Commonwealth leadership
2019
Auckland, New Zealand
Inclusive Cities
850 delegates
2017
Valletta, Malta
Local Government 2030
720 delegates
2015
Gaborone, Botswana
Deepening Local Democracy
650 delegates
Join local leaders shaping the Commonwealth
Strengthening local government leadership for resilient, inclusive communities across the Commonwealth.