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CARE, TRUST, IMPACT
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The municipal movement is gaining momentum as it enters a new cycle of opportunities, aiming to consolidate an ...

June 16, 2023
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TWITTER SAYS!
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After four days of buzzing activity, #BUS2023 has come to an end. Twitter has been flooded with posts ...

June 16, 2023
WHAT’S NEXT?
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June 16, 2023
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#BUS2023 PLENARIES SURVEYS
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During the plenary session on 15 June 2023, participants at the Brussels Urban Summit were asked two questions. Here are ...

June 16, 2023
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BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
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Brussels Blueprint for Affordable Cities and Housing for All was endorsed at the sixth meeting of the OECD ...

June 16, 2023
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THE EUROPEAN QUARTER: FROM A BUBBLE TOWARDS A VIBRANT, MIXED-USE NEIGHBOURDHOOD
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 The political heart of Brussels, the European Quarter, houses impressive buildings such as the European Commission, the European ...

June 16, 2023
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TURKISH MAYORS SHARE INSIGHTS ON POST-EARTHQUAKE LEADERSHIP
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In the last day of the Brussels Urban Summit, an enlightening conversation took place, featuring Turkish mayors who ...

June 16, 2023
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CLOSING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE
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Digitization has become an integral part of our daily lives. The Living-in.EU Mayors Digital Assembly dedicated its ...

June 16, 2023
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CITIES TAKE BOLD ACTION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
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Cities provide us with opportunities to improve access to resources and services, as well as options in socio-economic, ...

June 16, 2023
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THE PERPETUATION OF INEQUALITIES, A GLOBAL FAILURE
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Tackling the roots of inequalities and their relationship with the economic system, governance models, territorial and urban development, ...

June 16, 2023
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THE SUMMIT CONCLUDES BY PRAISING UNITY AND COLLABORATION IN URBAN SOLUTIONS
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Representatives of cities and local governments shared a space for reflection during the final day of the Brussels ...

June 16, 2023
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MEDIA FOR CITIES BRUSSELS
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A debate among journalists, communicators and local governments’ representatives, which was part of the Media for Cities campaign, ...

June 16, 2023
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THE UCLG EXECUTIVE BUREAU ADOPTS ITS NEXT STEPS
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The last afternoon of the Brussels Urban Summit was fully dedicated to the fruitful work of the United ...

June 16, 2023
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“CLAIMING THE COMMONS AND REDEFINING FINANCE AND THE ECONOMY”
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The advance of environmental degradation, coupled with the global trends that oppress, segregate and harm our communities, puts ...

June 16, 2023
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TWITTER SAYS!
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@BUS_2023 has opened its doors and more than 600 representatives from different cities have come to discuss major societal ...

June 15, 2023 • Brussels Urban Summit
WHAT’S ON TODAY?
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Today, the Brussels Urban Summit will conclude with an interesting session on “City leadership in a global climate ...

June 15, 2023 • Brussels Urban Summit
TOMORROW IN-FOCUS SECTION
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Yesterday, on 14 June 2023, UCLG and Cities Alliance co-organized an open debate entitled "Addressing Inequalities and Informalities: Rethinking Financing ...

June 15, 2023 • Brussels Urban Summit
#BUS2023 PLENARIES SURVEYS
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During the plenary sessions on 13 and 14 June, participants at the Brussels Urban Summit were asked survey questions related ...

June 15, 2023 • Brussels Urban Summit
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EUROCITIES AWARDS 2023 ANNOUNCED
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Projects from Hamburg, Bilbao, and London have been declared as the winners of the Eurocities Awards 2023 during the ...

June 15, 2023 • Brussels Urban Summit
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ISTANBUL TO HOST THE WORLD METROPOLITAN DAY 2023
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The Marmara Municipalities Union announced that Istanbul will host the World Metropolitan Day on 7 October 2023.

June 15, 2023 • Brussels Urban Summit
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PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITIONS IN METROPOLIS AND EUROCITIES
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The Metropolis General Assembly elected Barthelemy Dias, the mayor of Dakar, as its new president starting from January 2024. ...

June 15, 2023 • Brussels Urban Summit
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URBAN WALK IN THE CANAL AREA
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Embarking on a journey from Brussels city centre to the lively Dansaert area, and then following the Brussels ...

June 15, 2023 • Brussels Urban Summit
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REVITALIZING CITY CENTRES: EMPOWERING SMEs FOR A THRIVING FUTURE
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The desertification of city centres is not a new phenomenon. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, experts started exploring ...

June 15, 2023 • Brussels Urban Summit
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HOW SCIENCE IS TRANSFORMING METROPOLISES
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Cities around the world are embracing the transformative power of science and technology to shape the urban landscapes ...

June 15, 2023 • Brussels Urban Summit
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WHERE THE RUBBER HITS THE ROAD: PUTTING URBAN JOURNALISM INTO PRACTICE
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Urban journalism tells stories that are relevant to city dwellers, focusing on topics such as transportation, housing, infrastructure, ...

June 15, 2023 • Brussels Urban Summit
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CITIES AS CATALYSTS FOR INTEGRATION AND SOLIDARITY
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According to the United Nations, over 108 million people worldwide have been compelled to relocate due to conflict, persecution, ...

June 15, 2023 • Brussels Urban Summit
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IS GREENING CITIES A PATHWAY TO SOCIAL INCLUSION? 
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The Brussels City Hall set the stage for an engaging and thought-provoking closed debate organized by Metropolis, marking ...

June 15, 2023 • Brussels Urban Summit
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THE ROLE OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATIONS IN RESTORING TRUST AND REBUILDING THE GOVERNANCE ARCHITECTURE
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The current polycrisis situation we are experiencing has contributed to the lack of trust, which resulted in a ...

June 15, 2023 • Brussels Urban Summit
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ACCELERATING LOCAL ACTION
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This week the Brussels Urban Summit provided a unique space for local and regional government associations to organize ...

June 15, 2023 • Brussels Urban Summit
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POST-RETREAT TO-DO LIST
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Whether you attended the UCLG Retreat in Barcelona or were unable to travel, these are some of the ...

May 2, 2023
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FROM THE JOURNALISTS
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Journalists and representatives of local and regional governments engaged in a thought-provoking conversation to foster communication about urban ...

May 2, 2023
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THE MARKETPLACE
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The nearly one-week 2023 UCLG Retreat concluded with a unique Marketplace where participants could symbolically “purchase” the tools and ...

May 2, 2023
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A COMMON ROADMAP FOR LOCAL MULTILATERALISM
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The Global Taskforce of Local and Regional Governments held its annual meeting at a technical level during the 2023 ...

May 2, 2023
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A DECADE OF UNIFIED VOICE FOR LOCAL AND REGIONAL GOVERNMENTS
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The 10th anniversary of the creation of the Global Taskforce of Local and Regional Governments was celebrated during ...

May 2, 2023
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THE CARE REVOLUTION
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Shaping the narrative is a crucial aspect of the advocacy work done by UCLG and its ecosystem. The ...

May 2, 2023
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THE UNIQUE VALUE OF COLLECTIVE POWER
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The first two days of the UCLG Retreat focused on providing a co-creation space for all participants to ...

May 2, 2023
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THE PACT FOR THE FUTURE IN MOTION
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The annual United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) Retreat, held in Barcelona, Spain, from 20 to 24 February 2023, brought together ...

May 2, 2023
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TWITTER SAYS!
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#MediaforCities, #MunicipalForecast, #LocalGov are the Twitter highlights of the fourth day of the UCLG Retreat that saw the ...

February 24, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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LISTEN TO THE RETREAT PLAYLIST AT HOME
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Wherever you are from and whatever you listen to, you will find a space in the 2023 UCLG Retreat ...

February 24, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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“FEMINISMS ARE THE HOPE OF THE WORLD”
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Interview with Carolina Cosse, Mayor of Montevideo and current president of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG).

February 24, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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STRENGTHENING COALITIONS TO ACCELERATE ACTION
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High-impact partnerships for transformation are a critical milestone to foster innovation and impact at the territorial and local ...

February 24, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR THE GUANGZHOU AWARD
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The 6th edition of the Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation is open and will accept submissions until 31 ...

February 24, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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URBAN WALK IN 22@BCN
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Once the UCLG Retreat is over, and for those staying in Barcelona for the weekend, we propose to ...

February 24, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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THE MARKETPLACE
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The Marketplace of the UCLG Retreat took place on Thursday, 23 February, as an interactive space for partners to ...

February 24, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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THE MUNICIPAL FORECAST 2023 IS OUT!
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The first number of the Municipal Forecast was launched on Thursday, 23 February, within the framework of the UCLG 2023 ...

February 24, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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MEDIA AS PARTNERS TO ACHIEVE COMMON GOALS
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The Mayor of Montevideo and UCLG President, Carolina Cosse, started the conversation by advocating for "local governments to ...

February 24, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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WELL-INFORMED CITIZENS AS THE ENGINE OF THE PACT
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A conversation among journalists and representatives of local and regional governments about their points of view to stimulate ...

February 24, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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ENABLING THE POWER OF WE
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February 23, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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TWITTER SAYS!
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Cities face many challenges, and the only way to address them is through strengthening multilateralism. This is how @...

February 23, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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22@: THE INNOVATION DISTRICT OF BARCELONA
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Most of the participants at the 2023 UCLG Retreat are residents of the Poblenou neighborhood this week. As was ...

February 23, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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ACCESSIBILITY TOUR AT THE MONASTERY OF PEDRALBES
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Access ramps, 3D tactile models, elevators for comfortable and fast accessibility or adapted guided tours are just some ...

February 23, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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A NEW PLATFORM SHOWCASING LOCALIZATION IMPACT AT THE SDG SUMMIT
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UCLG launched the Platform on High-Impact for Localization Policies as a tool to collect localization initiatives and projects ...

February 23, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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“WE WANT TO SEE REACTIONS FROM THE UNITED NATIONS AND THE DEVELOPMENT FINANCING ORGANISATIONS TO BETTER MATCH THE NEEDS OF THE AFFECTED MUNICIPALITIES”
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Interview with Cemal Bas, from Giresun City and works as a local politician in Ankara

February 23, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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LOCAL DIPLOMACY READY FOR 2023
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The third day of the UCLG retreat was fully dedicated to the Global Taskforce of Local and Regional ...

February 23, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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TWITTER SAYS!
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#UCLGMeets, #FactoryoftheFuture, #HumanRights, #FeministLeadership or #EarthquakeinSyria are some of the hashtags used by those participating in the first ...

February 22, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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PALO ALTO: FROM A TEXTILE FACTORY TO A CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC CENTRE
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Palo Alto, the venue for the 2023 UCLG Retreat, is closely connected to the history of Barcelona.

February 22, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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HISTORIC AGREEMENT FOR PROMOTING ACCESSIBILITY AND UNIVERSAL DESIGN IN CITIES
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On Monday, the UCLG and the World Blind Union (WBU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to solidify ...

February 22, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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A NEW WEBSITE FOR THE POWER OF WE
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The renewed UCLG website, the Power of We, was launched on the first day of the organisation’s ...

February 22, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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“COLLABORATION AND COORDINATION AMONG THE SPHERES OF GOVERNMENT IS ONE OF OUR FIRST PRIORITIES”
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Interview with Bheke Stofile, President of the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), Co-President of UCLG

February 22, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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THE FACTORY
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The 2023 UCLG Retreat has been structured around daily interactive spaces to engage with participants and to construct a ...

February 22, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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UNFOLDING THE PACT: HARNESSING GLOBAL EFFORTS
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The second day of the UCLG Retreat focused on listening to different UCLG members and partners and their ...

February 22, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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FROM VISION TO COLLECTIVE ACTION
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Around 300 local leaders and experts are meeting this week in Barcelona to prepare the action plan for the ...

February 22, 2023 • UCLG Retreat Barcelona
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A Renewed Leadership
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The 2022 World Summit of Local and Regional Leaders saw the renewal of the UCLG policymaking bodies, including its ...

November 18, 2022 • UCLG Congress Daejeon
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New UCLG Executive Bureau elected
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The UCLG World Council gathered yesterday to decide on the strategic priorities of the organization for 2022-2028 and ...

October 15, 2022 • UCLG Congress Daejeon
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UCLG General Assembly ends with agreement for the new collegial presidency
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The UCLG General Assembly gathered yesterday to receive the reports from the Presidency, the priorities of the UCLG ...

October 14, 2022 • UCLG Congress Daejeon
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