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Local democracy and international solidarity are under stress. Local governments play a crucial role in international relations and programmes – how can we, as CIB Working Group, continue to raise awareness for the role and responsibilities of local governments in development cooperation, aid effectiveness and democracy? And how can we assure sufficient means for local governments, both for domestic challenges, as for international work?

From the 16^th till the 18^th of May, the National Confederation of Municipalities (CNM) of Brazil, together with the Latin American Federation for Cities (FLACMA) hosted its International Municipal Congress. 12 countries attended to discuss a shared Latin American Municipal Agenda. In the Congress’ opening ceremony, FLACMA’s president, Mr.