What you get for your CILGD membership
As a member of CILGD, individuals and institutions stand to benefit from the following:
- ❯Professional recognition and credibility
- ❯Use of membership designations, where applicable
- ❯Training and certification opportunities
- ❯Conferences, seminars, and workshops
- ❯Networking with local governance professionals, policymakers, scholars, and development practitioners
- ❯Voting rights in executive elections, where applicable
- ❯Opportunity to contest for positions, where eligible
- ❯Possible sponsorship to conferences when nominated
- ❯Professional protection and support
- ❯Access to research, policy dialogue, and leadership development opportunities
CILGD also highlights training and certification, research and publications, policy influence, ethical advocacy, leadership development, and linking corporate social responsibility with community needs as part of its work.
Each grade has its own privileges
FCILGD
Fellow
For senior professionals with strong academic and professional experience.
- •Eligibility to serve as President of the Institute
- •Opportunity to serve as an international consultant
- •30% discount on selected institute programmes
- •Recognition as a senior professional in local governance and development
MCILGD
Full Member
For experienced professionals in local governance, public administration, development, or related fields.
- •Eligibility to attend Council meetings
- •20% discount on selected institute programmes
- •Professional recognition as a full member of CILGD
- •Access to networking, training, and development opportunities
ACILGD
Associate Member
Suitable for early-career and mid-level professionals.
- •Voting rights
- •10% discount on selected programmes
- •Professional recognition
- •Access to CILGD networks, training, conferences, and development opportunities
Graduate Member
Graduate Member
For individuals who hold a university degree or diploma and are interested in building a professional career in local governance and development.
- •Entry into the CILGD professional network
- •Opportunity for professional growth and upgrading
- •Access to training, mentorship, and capacity-building programmes
Student Member
Student Member
For students who are currently studying with CILGD or at relevant institutions.
- •Early professional exposure
- •Access to learning opportunities
- •Networking with professionals and experts
- •A pathway toward higher membership categories after graduation
Corporate Member
Corporate Member
For organizations and institutions that support local governance and development.
- •Institutional recognition
- •Partnership and networking opportunities
- •Access to training and development platforms
- •Opportunity to contribute to governance, CSR, and community development initiatives
HonFCILGD
Honorary Fellow
Awarded to distinguished individuals who have demonstrated long service and outstanding contribution to governance and development.
- •Recognition as a distinguished individual in local governance and development
- •Lifetime professional standing without annual subscription