The Centre for Local Governance Advocacy focuses on several key areas to promote good governance, decentralization, and sustainable development at the local level. Our work is centered around promoting good governance through advocacy, evidence-based research, and capacity building.
We work to strengthen local governance systems by promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in decision-making processes at the local government level.
Our efforts focus on advancing decentralization reforms to empower local authorities with the resources and authority needed to effectively serve their communities.
We conduct evidence-based research and provide training programs to build the capacity of local government officials and stakeholders in governance practices.
We promote sound financial management practices in local governments to ensure efficient use of resources and improved service delivery.
We advocate for gender equality and women's participation in local governance to ensure inclusive decision-making processes.
We promote citizen engagement in local planning and budgeting processes to ensure community needs are prioritised.
Our initiatives strengthen democratic processes at the local level and support the decentralization agenda for more responsive governance.
We support initiatives that stimulate economic growth at the local level through entrepreneurship and job creation programs.
We advocate for mechanisms that hold local authorities accountable to citizens for service delivery and resource management.
We provide training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of local government officials and community leaders.
Our programs focus on protecting and empowering vulnerable groups through inclusive local governance and social services.
We support local initiatives that promote agricultural development and agribusiness to enhance food security and livelihoods.
We address urban planning challenges to promote sustainable and inclusive urban development at the local level.
Our initiatives foster economic growth and empower communities through skills development and enterprise support.
We work to strengthen democratic institutions and processes at the local level for more inclusive governance.
We advocate for transparent fiscal management and provide tools for data analysis to improve local government financial decisions.
We support initiatives that promote sustainable environmental practices and circular economy models at the local level.
Currently focusing on 17 key areas of governance and development. Each area represents our commitment to creating sustainable change at the local level.