REPORT OF THE 4TH UCLG WORLD CONGRESS
2013 The Moroccan capital
“supports all initiatives that aim to promote the principles of decentralization and local democratic development.” Mr Fathallah Oualalou, Mayor of Rabat
, the centenary year of the international municipal movement, saw the celebration of 2nd World Summit of UCLG from 1-4 October 2013 in Rabat, Morocco. The Moroccan capital “supports all initiatives that aim to promote the principles of decentralization and local democratic development” (extract from the speech by the King of Morocco, read at the Summit opening by Mr Fathallah Oualalou, Mayor of Rabat). Over 3,000 participants from 125 countries from all regions of the world took part in the four day event. Representatives of local and regional authorities, national governments, multi-lateral agencies, the private sector, development partners and civil society came together to connect, debate and exchange experiences. The four days offered a unique opportunity for them to debate and exchange their views on the most vital issues for the agenda of sub-national authorities and their partners for the 21st century.
Extract from the Royal Speech
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CENTENARY OF THE INTERNATIONAL MUNICIPAL MOVEMENT
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