LACU - Local Administration Councils Unit

The Local Administration Councils’ Unit (LACU) is a Syrian civil society organization specialized in promoting the concept of local administration in Syria through providing local councils in Syria with all needed services, monitoring and developing their activities, building their capacity, and contributing to the enhancement of active civil participation in local governance. LACU was established in February 2013 by a group of Syrian experts, specialists and civil society activists who believe that effective local governance for the Syrian context is necessary, essential and vital. The Local Administration Councils Unit (LACU) is a Syrian civil society organization specialized in empowering the concept and methods of good governance for local administrative councils (LCs) in Syria. LACU provides necessary services and support for LCs through activities such as assessments, developing, implementing and evaluating local projects and initiatives, institutional development, and capacity building.