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09:00

10:30

plenaryOpening

Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address

Official opening of CLGF Conference 2026 with welcome addresses and the conference keynote on local democracy for a sustainable Commonwealth.

Main HallHon. Patricia Mensah · Dr. Amara Okonkwo

11:00

12:30

governancePolicy

Fiscal Decentralisation: Powering Local Ambition

Ministers and association leaders examine models for fairer intergovernmental transfers and local revenue mobilisation.

Hall ACllr. James Whitfield · Hon. David Campbell

14:00

15:30

climateWorkshop

Climate-Ready Cities: From Plans to Delivery

Practical pathways for local governments to implement climate adaptation with limited resources.

Hall BMayor Priya Sharma · Dr. Aisha Rahman

16:00

17:30

economyPanel

Informal Settlements and Inclusive Upgrading

Case studies from African and Asian cities on participatory upgrading and tenure security.

Hall AHon. Sipho Dlamini · Ms. Nalini Fernando

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