In this webinar Amanda Sullivan from the Aga Khan Foundation situates local governance within AKF’s global programme framework and its relationship with AKF’s work with civil society. Sujeet Sarkar from the Aga Khan Foundation then discusses constructive citizen-government relations that align public resources to citizen needs and aspirations. He highlights key challenges faced as well as inclusive and participatory planning, shared platforms, and stakeholder dialogues as ways to mitigate and overcome the challenges. He translates this complex topic into relatable content by providing frequent examples drawn from India, Afghanistan, Kenya and Tanzania.