Following the successful local government elections in
Balochistan in December 2013, CLGF is looking at ways to further strengthen
local government capacity in Pakistan by providing technical support and
facilitate exchange of good practice. Dr Munawwar Alam, CLGF Adviser, recently
visited the Rural Development Academy in Quetta, and met with the Director
General Mohammad Hanif Baloch along with the Academy Director Naimatullah Baber
and discussed ways in which various courses are helping councillors and
provincial government officials. Dr Alam also met with Chief Minister of
Balochistan Dr Abdul Malik Baloch and congratulated him on the successful
elections last year and discussed ways to help strengthen local government.
CLGF will be hostin g a training event on ‘Strengthening
advocacy capacity of local government associations in Pakistan’
from 6-9 May in London. The event being held in partnership with the Local
Government Association of England and Wales (LGA) and will help develop a
strategic plan for enhancing local government activities in Pakistan. Read
moreAdvice from CLGF www.clgf.org.uk
