However, in many cases around the world the weak capacity of local government administration leads to systemic process inefficiencies and the lack of government-citizen interaction often results in widespread frustration. This situation is compounded by the unstable fiscal context, inadequate communication from top-levels of government, and often an unclear legislative framework delineating roles and responsibilities.

CHF International staff has provided technical assistance and training to municipal staff and public enterprises around the world, helping them develop effective solutions to challenges in democratic governance.

Our strengths include helping municipalities:

• Implement participatory planning practices
• Facilitate economic development
• Reform procurement practices and contract out for service delivery
• Form public-private partnerships
• Improve the delivery of housing, water, sanitation, and solid waste management services

On this website, you can read about our contribution to building democratic local governance in:

• Bosnia
• Bolivia
• El Salvador
• Honduras
• Romania, and
• West Bank/Gaza.