About Us
We Build Capacity for Local
Governance
The Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS) was established in 1999 and given legal backing by Act 647 of 2003 as a public organisation. The Institute exists to promote capacity building for district assemblies, local government functionaries and other stakeholders involved in local governance issues. The three principal activity areas of ILGS are: education and training, research and consultancy and information. Its two branches are located in Accra and Tamale to serve the southern and northern parts of the country respectively.
OUR SERVICES
WHAT WE DO FOR YOU
Graduate Studies & Research
The unit anchors academic oferings at the Institute and runs four masters programs: MA Local Government Administration and Organisation, M.Sc Local Government Financial Management, M.Sc Local Economic Development and M.Sc Environmental Science, Policy and Management.Read MoreManagement Development & Training
The unit provides training and education services inteded to facilitate continuing professional development for efective local government in Ghana.Read MoreInformation & Documentation Services
Local Government Information, Documentation and Dissemination constitute a core ILGS responsibility.Read MoreAdvisory and Consultancy Services
ILGS offers consultancy and advisory services to MMDAs and other development agencies.Read MoreJournal of Local Government Administration!
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