Institute of Local Government Studies
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
Management Development and Training
The Management Development and Training Deanery is one of the two major product lines of the Institute that is responsible for the provision of customised bouquet programmes for top management, middle management and junior level functionaries of local government...Read MoreConsulting and Advisory Services
The Institute provides consultancy and advisory services to a variety of stakeholders and at different levels of interventions and stages of initiatives...Read MoreCenters of Excellence
The Institute has three centers of excellence namely: Local Economic Development, Geographic and Management Information Systems and Gender and Social Protection...Read MoreLibrary and Documentation Services
ILGS hosts a prestigious library and information resources center with online resource database...Read More
DDLG Platform
The INCLUDE INITIATIVE
This platform aims at using research and practice evidence to inform the development and effective implementation of two major policies and programmes currently ongoing or being initiated in the country.
The two programmes include 'One District One Factory' (1D1F) and Democratic Decentralisation (Devolution).
The formation of this platform is hosted by the Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS) and supported by INCLUDE.
FAQ
Check Our General Questions
Download our application form from our website. Complete or fill it in and submit at any of our two campuses in Accra and Tamale.
Provide introductory letter from an employer or show any other proof of relevant employment.
You may be ask to sit an entrance examination or go through interview conducted by the Institute.