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.
Advocacy for effective Local Governance in Ghana.
To be one of the best Local Governance Advocacy group in Ghana and Africa.
We uphold integrity and efficiency by doing what is right with honesty and delivering results with excellence and speed.
We are committed to service excellence by consistently delivering high-quality solutions that exceed expectations.
We pursue effective research grounded in empirical evidence to provide accurate, reliable, and impactful insights.
We embrace pro-activeness by anticipating needs and taking initiative to create timely and effective solutions.
We champion value addition advocacy by promoting initiatives that enhance quality, impact, and sustainable growth.
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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...
A major highlight of the 2024 Public Financial Management Compliance League Table (PFMCLT) cycle was the convening of the National PFM Policy Engagement Forum, a high-level platform designed to transl...
As part of deliberate efforts to deepen citizen engagement, promote transparency, and strengthen accountability in local governance, the Public Financial Management Compliance League Table (PFMCLT) Pr...
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...
CLGA on Thursday 10th September, 2015 joined other stakeholders at the Capital View Hotel at Koforidua in the Eastern region to launch the GSAM project. The high powered delegation was led by a Board...
CLGA has been shaping Public Policy on local governance and decentralization through several publications and articles expressing a professional opinion on Local Governance issues and offering advice ...
Working together to strengthen local governance across Ghana
EUROPEAN UNION
USAID
MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
NALAG
AMBASSADE DE FRANCE
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