CLGF
Sponsors

Partnerships that power the conference

CLGF Conference 2026 is made possible by governments, multilateral organisations, and academic partners committed to local democracy.

Gold partners

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

Silver partners

African Development Bank

Financing sustainable infrastructure and local economic growth.

silver partner

Cities Alliance

Partnership for poverty reduction and inclusive urbanisation.

silver partner

GIZ

Technical cooperation for good governance and climate action.

silver partner

Bronze partners

Commonwealth Foundation

Amplifying civil society voices in Commonwealth governance.

bronze partner

ICLEI Africa

Local governments for sustainability across the African continent.

bronze partner

Supporting partners

University of Birmingham

Academic partner for research on local democracy and public policy.

partner partner

Accra Metropolitan Assembly

Host city partner welcoming delegates to Accra.

partner partner

Interested in sponsoring?

Sponsorship packages are tailored. Contact the partnerships team for the 2026 prospectus.

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