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International Conference on Local Government and Management (ICLGM - 26)

6th - 7th October 2026, Pretoria, South Africa

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Call for Paper

The ICLGM provides a supportive platform for both experienced researchers and early-career academicians to present their work and gain recognition. The conference covers diverse topics such as Local Government encouraging participation from emerging researchers and fostering academic growth.

Authors are invited to submit papers addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Innovations in local government management
  • Community engagement and participatory governance
  • Public policy and local government effectiveness
  • Sustainable practices in local administration
  • Technology's role in local governance
  • Challenges in urban planning and development
  • Local government finance and budgeting
  • Public health initiatives at the local level
  • Crisis management in local governments
  • Local government and social equity
  • Intergovernmental relations and collaboration
  • Performance measurement in local services
  • Citizen satisfaction and local governance
  • Decentralization and local empowerment
  • Local government responses to climate change
  • Ethics in local government practices
  • Impact of globalization on local governance
  • Local government and economic development
  • Innovative service delivery models
  • Leadership in local government organizations

Review & Publication

Submissions will be reviewed to ensure quality and relevance, with a focus on encouraging emerging research contributions. Accepted papers will be presented and considered for publication opportunities.

Registration

Early-career researchers are encouraged to register and present their work, gaining valuable feedback and academic exposure.

Publication

The conference provides opportunities for emerging researchers to publish their work in recognized platforms.

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Important Dates

Early Bird Registration :6th September 2026

Paper Submission Deadline :11th September 2026

Last Date of Registration : 21st September 2026

Date of Conference : 6th - 7th October 2026

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