Capacity Building & Training Workshop - July & August, 2025

A special consultation hosted by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) at the Trinidad Hilton Hotel.

The CLGF-EU project, Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Caribbean , has picked up the pace in Trinidad and Tobago, where a second in a series of workshops for municipal corporations on project management was held on 12-13 September. Focusing on the importance of integrating monitoring and evaluation into the planning process and use of tools, the workshop demonstrated how effective monitoring and corrective actions during a project can make a significa

National Project Steering Committee The first national project steering committee meeting was held on Friday August 4th, 2017 at the Port of Spain City Corporation. The attendees at this steering committee meeting included representatives from each of the demonstration project corporations, members of TTALGA, Bluespace Caribbean and the Commonwealth Local Government Forum . In this first gathering of the national steering committee the Terms of Reference for both the Municip

Latest News 8th July 2024 - Discussions have commenced regarding the transfer of certain services from the Trinidad and Tobago Housing Development Corporation (HDC) to the 14 Municipal Corporations, as part of the Local Government Reform initiatives. The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government (RDLG) is working closely with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (MHUD) and the Housing Development Committee (HDC) , to coordinate this transition. Representat

In partnership with the UNDP, the Trinidad & Tobago Association of Locl Government Authorities (TTALGA), CCoTT had launched a Social Inclusion and Environmental initiative project which aims to educate and raise awareness with innovative gender environmental messaging using benches from un-cycled plastic and placed throughout Trinidad & Tobago. This initiative will simultaneously address the prevalence of plastic waste which is harmful to the environment and the scourge of vi

TTALGA has as part of its objective to build capacity amongst its members and to work toward a more efficient and effective operation of Local Government within Trinidad and Tobago.  TTALGA at this stage of its development is desirous of establishing a women's arm built on the tenets of Gender Equality and Inclusivity as established by SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls (See: Do You Know All 17 SDGs?) . The Association strives to build competency i

Empowering Municipalities: A Guide to Effective Governance In today's rapidly changing world, effective governance is crucial for the growth and development of municipalities. Municipalities play a vital role in providing essential services and creating a conducive environment for their communities to thrive. To empower municipalities and ensure their success, it is important to focus on strategic planning, discussions, and training. To achieve effective governance and empow