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We advocate for transparent fiscal management and provide tools for data analysis to improve local government financial decisions.
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CENTRE FOR LOCAL GOVERNANCE ADVOCACY

A non-governmental, non-partisan and non-profit advocacy and research institution.

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Driving policy change through rigorous research and strategic advocacy initiatives that strengthen local governance structures across Ghana.

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Training local government officials and community leaders with essential skills and knowledge for transparent, accountable governance.

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We promote sound financial management practices in local governments to ensure efficient use of resources and improved service delivery.

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Our initiatives strengthen democratic processes at the local level and support the decentralization agenda for more responsive governance.

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We promote citizen engagement in local planning and budgeting processes to ensure community needs are prioritised.

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About Us

The Centre for Local Governance Advocacy is an independent, non-governmental, non-partisan and non-profit advocacy and research institution dedicated to promoting good local governance through evidence-based research and capacity building.

Our research output informs national-level policy development for improved local governance, while our capacity-building programs empower local actors with the tools and knowledge needed for effective governance.

Founded by experienced local government experts and practitioners, we are driven by a passion for advocacy and research that supports effective local governance and decentralisation across Ghana.

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Our Mission

Advocacy for effective Local Governance in Ghana.

Our Vision

To be one of the best Local Governance Advocacy group in Ghana and Africa.

Our Core Values

Integrity and efficiency

We uphold integrity and efficiency by doing what is right with honesty and delivering results with excellence and speed.

Service Excellence

We are committed to service excellence by consistently delivering high-quality solutions that exceed expectations.

Effective research, based on empirical basis

We pursue effective research grounded in empirical evidence to provide accurate, reliable, and impactful insights.

Pro-activeness

We embrace pro-activeness by anticipating needs and taking initiative to create timely and effective solutions.

Value addition advocacy

We champion value addition advocacy by promoting initiatives that enhance quality, impact, and sustainable growth.

Latest News & Insights

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The Continuous Creation of Districts in Ghana: Legal, Developmental, Fiscal, and Political Implications - National Survey Report Conducted by Centre For Local Governance Advocacy
The Continuous Creation of Districts in Ghana: Legal, Developmental, Fiscal, and Political Implications - National Survey Report Conducted by Centre For Local Governance Advocacy

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Nov 12, 2026
Updated Nov 12
2025 Public Financial Management Compliance League Table 2025 Assessment Report - Implemented by the Centre for Local Governance Advocacy (CLGA) and funded by the European Union
2025 Public Financial Management Compliance League Table 2025 Assessment Report - Implemented by the Centre for Local Governance Advocacy (CLGA) and funded by the European Union

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Nov 12, 2026
Updated Nov 12
Public Money, Public Interest: Kintampo Residents Engage on 2025 PFMCLT Findings
Public Money, Public Interest: Kintampo Residents Engage on 2025 PFMCLT Findings

For many residents of Kintampo, questions about how much revenue their Assembly generates and how those resources are spent have long remained unanswered. On 14 July, 2026, however, citizens were give...

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Jul 31, 2026
Updated Sep 23
PFM Compliance Improves Significantly as 153 MMDAs Meet National Benchmark
PFM Compliance Improves Significantly as 153 MMDAs Meet National Benchmark

The Centre for Local Governance Advocacy (CLGA) has reported significant improvement in Public Financial Management Compliance among Ghana's local authorities, with the national average rising to 56.2...

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Jul 10, 2026
Updated Sep 23
CLGA Webinar Examines Decentralisation Provisions in the 2026 Budget
CLGA Webinar Examines Decentralisation Provisions in the 2026 Budget

The Centre for Local Governance Advocacy (CLGA) convened a national webinar to critically examine the decentralisation and local governance dimensions of Ghana’s 2026 Economic Policy and Budget Stat...

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Jan 14, 2026
Updated Feb 3
2024 Public Financial Management Compliance League Table Report For Metropolitan, Municipal And District Assemblies In Ghana
2024 Public Financial Management Compliance League Table Report For Metropolitan, Municipal And District Assemblies In Ghana

The 2024 Public Financial Management Compliance League Table (PFMCLT) assessed the financial management compliance of 258 out of 261 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), representi...

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Aug 14, 2025
Updated Feb 3
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Our Strategic Partners

Working together to strengthen local governance across Ghana

EUROPEAN UNION

USAID

MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

NALAG

AMBASSADE DE FRANCE

GIZ