GPS phase 3 confirmed for 2008 - 2011

The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) Good Practice Scheme seeks to improve the delivery of local authority services through the spread of good practice. The Scheme matches UK councils with an overseas partner. CLGF support both parties through identifying a project of mutual benefit and developing a project plan, and can provide up to £40,000 to support selected project activities.

Achievement of the Millennium Development Goals is the overarching goal to which the Scheme aims to contribute. Improving the capacity of local government to provide quality basic services to local communities will contribute to reducing global poverty. Projects are therefore designed to contribute to “Improving capability – effectiveness, responsiveness, and accountability, in sustainable forms – of participating local authorities in target countries to serve their citizens.”

The Good Practice Scheme (GPS) brings benefits to both partners. UK local authorities are increasingly encouraged to work in partnership with the community they serve using different methods of participation. The Scheme enhances their learning centred on accountability, resource management, communication, monitoring and evaluation, adaptability and transparency – all tools which are required within their day to day working environment.

Phase 3 of the Good Practice Scheme (GPS) is now open for applications. Overall there will be up to 32 active individual partnership projects designed to promote good practice policy and practical projects to reduce poverty in the following areas:

• South Africa: Local economic development
• India: Governance and service delivery
• Ghana: Local economic development
• Jamaica: Strategic planning for service delivery
• Sierra Leone: Service delivery

 It's not too late to be involved, for more information visit the 'How to Apply' page, or contact us on info@clgf.org.uk or 0207 3891490