3. Smart Indicators 3.1 Smart Economy Internationalization Participation in international networks With regard to participation in international networks, of the 20 cities that responded to the question (3 in Africa, 6 in Latin America, 1 in Asia and 10 in Europe), 75% of them participate in some type of international network besides UCLG.
The main international networks that UCLG cities belong to are: Association of Mayors for Peace Asian Network of Mayor Cities (ANMC21) Sister Cities International C40 Cities Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) CITYNET UCCI ‐ Union of Capitals of Latin American UCUE ‐ Union of Capitals of the European Union American Forum of Local Governments
Regarding the analysis of the information by region, we can mention that, in the four regions, over 50% of the cities that responded to the question are participating in another network. In this regard, the case of Europe is noteworthy, as this is a region where 90% of the cities that responded to the question are involved in some other network. It is followed by Africa, a region in which 67% of cities participate in another network. Finally in Latin America, 50% participate in some other international network.
Metropolis Eurocities Major Cities of Europe Global Cities Dialogue
In the case of Asia, Taipei City participates in other international networks besides UCLG. % of cities participating in other international networks besides UCLG by region Does your participate in any international network besides UCLG? 100%
No 5 cities 25%
100%
90%
90%
80% 70% 60%
67%
50%
50%
40%
Yes 15 cities 75%
30% 20% 10% 0%
Africa
Latin America
Asia
Europe
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