Below are some relevant publications, factsheets and guides to support local government international development work. Take a look at our development policy section for more information on the local government role in international development.

LG Alliance publications (funded by UK aid)

Prospectus for Local Government Engagement - UK Local Government supporting International Development, March 2010

International development and your council - Survey report 2010

Interaction Toolkit - online resource with hints and tips, case studies, guidance, factsheets, links and further resources to help councils to bee understand how to use their international connections to benefit their local communities and partners.

Interaction Factsheets

Interaction factsheet - Potential funding sources

Interaction Factsheet - What is a strategic plan?

Interaction factsheet: Powers and Funding

Interaction factsheet: Practicalities of International Partnerships

Interaction factsheet: Project planning & accessing resources

Interaction Factsheet: International Connections - bringing benefits home

Fair trade

Fairtrade Foundation Local Authorities Guide 2010: details on why councils should support fairtrade, simple steps detailing what local councils can do, answers to common questions and useful links and further support.

Fairtrade Foundation: Action Guide - Fairtrade Towns - Everything you need to know to make your town fairtrade

Fairtrade Foundation: Example of a council motion - Fairtrade towns

Fairtrade Foundation: Fairtrade Public & Private Sector Guidelines - including case studies from Bristol, Camden and Leeds

OGC Guidance on Fair & Ethical Trading

UN Millennium Campaign

UN - Local Authorities & the MDGs - Local Authorities in the North & South and the Millennium Development Goals