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Establishing a Local Government Association

Guidance and systemization of experiences

Wherever there is local government, sooner or later there will be a Local Government Association (LGA). The explanation for this almost universal trend is simple: local government management and staffs want to share experiences and learn from each other; they want to work together in finding solutions for common obstacles; they want to join forces in confirming and taking their responsibilities, they want to make their work more cost-effective. Forming an association helps create a unified voice for local government and establish a support mechanism based on ownership and self-help. LGAs thus create favourable conditions for effective and efficient local governments, which in turn support the development of their communities and improve the lives of citizens. This document has been written as a practical, easy-reference manual in preparing and establishing an LGA. It is meant in the first place for local government leaders, but also for decentralisation task force members and for Ministries of Local Government who consider that establishing an LGA is a useful step in developing the local government sector in their country.

Related Publications

Guide to the Integration of Sustainable Development Goals in Brazilian Municipalities

Available in English

Brazil, together with 192 other member countries of the United Nations, adopted in September 2015 the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including 17 Sustainable Development Goals (so-called SDG...

Developed by Confederação Nacional de Municípios (CNM...

Posted by Local2030

Tools : Strategies and Plans

Sustainable Development Goals Report Provinces 2017. Adaptation process.

Available in English

The adoption of the SDGs as a roadmap is an essential tool for government management planning and a facilitator of the coordination and articulation of public policies between the Nation and jurisdict...

Developed by Consejo Nacional de Coordinación de Polí...

Posted by Local2030

Case studies and best practices

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