United Cities and Local Governments represents and defends the interests of local and regional governments on the world stage. United Cities and Local Governments commits to promote, through the actions of its members, just and sustainable societies characterized by solidarity and based on local democracy, self-governance and decentralization, defending the general interests of citizens.
mission The mission of UCLG is to be the united voice and world advocate of democratic local self-government, promoting its values, objectives and interests, through cooperation between local governments, and within the wider international community.
Goals Reinforcing the role of local and regional authorities in the international decision making process; Mobilising local action in favour of development; Promoting strong and effective local and regional authorities and representative national associations; Promoting innovation for the benefit of local governance.
Committees and Working Groups Regularly bring together local elected representatives and global experts to share their experiences, debate and seek innovation in the following diverse topics.
topics Decentralization and Local SelfGovernment Local Finance and Development Culture Development Cooperation and City Diplomacy Social Inclusion, Participative Democracy and Human Rights Gender Equality Urban Health The Mediterranean Peripheral Cities Urban Mobility Digital Cities Strategic Urban Planning Capacity and Institution Building (CIB) Migration and Co-development Responsible Tourism and Sustainable Development Economic Development Local Governments and Cooperation in Middle East
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