Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA)
Partnership Focus: Policy framework, grassroots development, inclusive governance.
NALAG believes that effective local governance thrives on collaboration. We are proud to partner with government institutions, international organizations, development partners, private sector leaders, and knowledge platforms that share our vision of deepening decentralization, strengthening local authorities, and promoting inclusive, sustainable development across Ghana and beyond.
Local Government Service (LGS)
Partnership Focus: NALAG collaborates with LGS to strengthen the professionalism, efficiency, and responsiveness of staff within Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs).
The Local Government Service (LGS) is a public service institution established by the Local Government Service Act, 2003 (Act 656), which has since been repealed and replaced with the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936). The Service exists “to secure effective administration and management of the decentralized local government system in the country.” It is responsible for human resource management, capacity development, and effective delivery of public services at the local government level.
Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF)
Partnership Focus: NALAG collaborates with CLGF on regional and global platforms, contributing to policy dialogues and accessing knowledge, capacity building, and technical support that enhance the role of local government in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) is an international organization that promotes and strengthens democratic local government across the Commonwealth. With a membership spanning over 45 countries, CLGF advocates for decentralization, good governance, and sustainable development at the local level.
United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG-A)
Partnership Focus: As a member, NALAG participates in continental initiatives that promote peer learning, knowledge sharing, and policy influence. UCLG-A also provides a platform for African local authorities to engage with the African Union and other international partners to advance the role of local governments in Africa’s development agenda.
United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG-A) is the pan-African umbrella organization representing local governments across the continent. UCLG-A advocates for decentralization, local democracy, and sustainable urban and rural development in Africa.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
Partnership Focus: Through its ongoing partnership with NALAG under the Partnership for Municipal Innovation – Women in Local Leadership (PMI-WILL) Project, FCM is supporting efforts to advance gender equality, inclusive governance, and the empowerment of women in leadership within Ghana’s local government system. The project also strengthens NALAG’s institutional capacity to deliver on its mandate and promotes the active participation of women in decision-making processes at the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assembly (MMDA) levels.
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is the national voice of municipalities in Canada. It represents local governments and provides a platform for knowledge sharing, policy dialogue, and capacity development.