The German Association of Cities has published a brochure on municipal international cooperation. It presents 15 examples of cooperation between members of the German Association of Cities, and their partners in 18 countries. The examples chosen illustrate the various opportunities available and possible forms of engagement. Without the support of cities, the world´s problems cannot be solved.
This brochure aims to highlight opportunities for cities that are not yet actively involved in municipal development cooperation, and would perhaps like to become so. Other cities are already implementing projects together with municipalities from developing and transition countries, but would like to shape their cooperation activities more actively and intensify them through sustainable projects.
In the brochure these actors will find the contacts they need to network with others. Alternatively they will be able to profit from other actors´ ideas by using them in their own work. The brochure is also aimed at potential cooperation partners for municipalities such as implementing organisations of Germany´s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) that are planning to set up a municipal project. They will be able to obtain an overview of the local government expertise available that would enable them to integrate municipal work into their development cooperation activities.
To access the brochure please click here.