| Description | Grant file containing correspondence, minutes, newsletters, conference programme and funding requests relating to the Development Administration Group: Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS), University of Birmingham conferences. Funding source(s): Barrow and Geraldine S. Cadbury Trust, Southfield Trust. Applicant overview: ILGS has an active research interest in local public service management, policy and governance. The ILGS holds a number of conferences on subjects including squatter housing and corruption in developing nations. Nature of support: In 1980 the Trust approved a grant of up to £1,000 to allow participants from ILGS to attend a conference on squatter housing in Africa, Asia and Latin America. In 1981 on the advice of Southfield Trustees the Trust made a grant of £3,000 towards the costs of hosting a conference on corruption at the University of Birmingham. Minutes: B&GSCT 5060, B&GSCT 5383, ST 23/81. Notes: File organised from newest to oldest. File numbered '7/1'. |