Designing Local Economic Development Plans
By Quinty de Nobel Packed with plenty of newly gained inspiration, the 25 participants of our 2017 Local Economic Development trainings are now home […]
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15 December 2017
Strengthening Fiscal Decentralisation in Lesotho
Lesotho is a small but mountainous and beautiful country completely surrounded by South Africa. Since its independence in 1966, the country has experienced political gridlock and several military coups hampering its development. Today, however, Lesotho is undergoing a comprehensive decentralisation process.
Localise Financing to Achieve the SGDs
Effective fiscal decentralisation and capacity development of national as well as local authorities is crucial for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is one […]
Spotlight: Week of Integrity
From 1 to 9 December 2017, the Netherlands will celebrate the Week of Integrity. This annual awareness initiative combines the efforts of several civil society […]
Talent for Governance: Reflections from a Past Talent – Part 2
In 2016, Stephen Molatlhegi was selected to the Academy’s own scholarship programme, Talent for Governance. As a Talent, Stephen participated in the two-week Academy training […]
Addressing Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding, while Involving Local Citizens
by Quinty de Nobel Intern at The Hague Academy for Local Governance Engaging in conflict resolution while ensuring citizen participation at the same time is […]
Citizen Participation: Challenges and Opportunities in Eastern Europe
by Lars Burema Programme Manager, The Hague Academy Citizens are better educated and more vocal than ever before. They demand a voice in decisions […]
How do Local Authorities Spend their Budgets?
Recent research by the OECD and UCLG in 101 countries shows that the biggest share of regional and local government budgets (22%) goes to […]
Civil Servants from the MENA Region Working on Long-term Social Affairs and Employment Plans
Last week, The Hague Academy and partner CILG facilitated the second and final part of the Shiraka ‘Social Affairs & Employment’ training in Hammamet, […]
Talent for Governance: Reflections from a Past Talent – Part 1
In 2016, Stephen Molatlhegi was selected for the Academy’s own scholarship programme, Talent for Governance. While serving as Project Officer for the poverty eradication […]
Giving Voice to Women and Girls in Afghanistan
Decades of war have made Afghanistan one of the toughest places on Earth for women. According to the country’s Central Statistics Organization, roughly 84 […]
2018 Scholarship Opportunity for Talented Civil Servants
This might be the opportunity of a lifetime for you! We at The Hague Academy for Local Governance believe that real development starts at […]
Municipality Makes Citizens Happier
‘Happiness’ guides the local policies in the municipality of Schagen. “Everything we do should contribute to the happiness of citizens, organisations and businesses in […]
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