Isandla Institute initiated the Halogen network in 2006. It started out as a loose network of like-minded researchers and organisations (including the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (cogta –previously the Department of Provincial and Local Government and SALGA), which over time developed into a more inclusive and conscious knowledge sharing and learning network. The network convened learning events and produced useful input papers and municipal briefs, which are available on www.halogen.org.za. Isandla Institute coordinated Halogen between 2006 and 2010.

Further details on Halogen can be found at www.halogen.org.za