2nd Edition of the African Forum of Territorial Managers
On the occasion of the UN Public Service Day which will be celebrated in Marrakesh on the 21 to 23 June 2018, UCLG Africa, in par...Our Vision & Mission
“To promote decentralization and African local government as a distinct and autonomous sphere of government while building African unity and driving African development through the grassroots.”
Who We Are
United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa)
The umbrella organization for African local governments, was founded in 2005 in the City of Tshwane, South Africa as a result of the unification of three continental groups of local governments, namely the African Union of Local Authorities (AULA); the Union des Villes Africaines (UVA); and the Africa Chapter of the Unao dos Ciudades y Capitaes Lusofono Africana, (UCCL AFRICA).
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Our Pillars
Institutional Strenghtening and Capacity Development
One of the key elements of our service delivery includes working closely with our members to ensure political representation and financial sustainability.
Advocacy and Mobilisation
As the leading advocate for decentralization we understand that wider participation on this agenda and other African and Global Agendas will not happen on its own.
Corporate Learning and Knowledge Management
Providing good governance in local government systems is no easy task and requires professional administration and strong leadership.
UCLG Africa delivers programs aimed at improving the lives of grassroots communities across the continent.
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Our History
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1963
On May 25th 1963 in Addis Abba, Ethiopia, 32 African states agreed to establish the Organization of African Unity (OAU). To commemorate this historic event May 25th is celebrated as Africa Day.
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1990
Throughout the 1990s African leaders debated the need to amend the OAU’s structures to reflect the challenges of a changing world.
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1999
September 9th 1999 the 4th Extraordinary Session of the OAU saw Heads of State and Government adopt the Sirte Declaration calling for the establishment of a new Africa Union. To commemorate this historic event September 9th is celebrated as Africa Union Day.
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2000
The Lomé Summit adopted the Constitutional Act of the Union.
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2001
The Lusaka Summit drew the roadmap for the implementation of the AU.
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2002
The July 2002 Durban Summit launched the AU and convened the 1st Assembly of the Heads of State of the African Union.
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2013
50th Anniversary
The year 2013 marks the 50th Anniversary celebration of the founding of the Organization of African Unity.
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2015
The Africa Union Heads of State and Government adopted Agenda 2063.
Africities
African Cities Magazine
African Mayor Awards
African Local Government Academy (ALGA)
Climate Change Task Force
Continental Dialogues: Africa Union, EU-Africa Relationships
Global Dialogues: New Urban Agenda, Sustainable Development Goals
Knowledge Hub
Local Economic Development Network of Africa (LEDNA)
Know Your City
UCLG Africa Network
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Central Africa Region
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North Africa Region
UCLG Africa Headquarters
22 Essaadyine Street,
Hassan, Rabat
KINGDOM OF MOROCCO
Tel: +212 53 726 0062
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East Africa Region
UCLG Africa
East Africa Regional Office (EARO)
Arusha International Conference Centre,
138-140 Ngorongoro Wing,
P.O Box 189,
ARUSHA, TANZANIA
Tel: +255 27 250 4703
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West Africa Region
UCLG Africa
West Africa Regional Office (WARO)
NALAG HOUSE,
1st Floor, Okponglo, South Legon –
PMB CT 510
Cantonment, Accra
GHANA
Tel: +233 54 031 2883 / +233 50 404 2220
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South Africa Region
