The main objective of this advanced International Training Programme (ITP) is to contribute to equipping municipal officials with skills in Financial Management and Local Economic Development.

The programme has a strong focus on municipal financial management and local economic development.The programme is a joint venture between the ICLD and the UN Capital Development Fund’s Global programmes.

It will draw on the experiences from Sweden and from Swedish municipalities as well as
experiences and expertise from the participating countries. The hybrid ICLD-UNCDF ITP methodology is designed to facilitate capacity development for senior level managers as change agents that drive institutional and policy reform processes designed to bring significant change in the local government sector.

The main focus will be Municipal Asset management, Digitalization of Municipal systems and business processes,Localization of the SDG’s, Public Procurement and Financial management, Credit Worthiness for Municipalities, Innovation in Local Governance, PPP (Private-Public-Partnerships), Attracting and supporting MSME’s, Exploring Alternative ways of financing local authorities, Local revenue enhancement, Gender Responsive Participatory budgeting, and Climate Smart Investments. The programme will also foster individual learning in several areas relevant to Financial Management and Local Economic Development.