Friday, 02 September 2016
Dear readers,
Please find the latest policy items and updates from CIB members below. We hope to see some of you at the UCLG Bogotá World Congress in October! In the meantime, we invite you to visit our online community and exchange with other members.
Kind regards,
CIB Working Group secretariat
News
As you might know already, the UCLG committees and working groups play an active role in (the preparations for) the World Congresses of UCLG. With the UCLG Bogotá World Congress (12-15 October 2016) approaching, let us inform...
The high-level jury of the UCLG City of Bogotá Peace Prize has selected the five finalists for the prize. The Peace Prize is a triennial award for local governments that have implemented innovative initiatives in conflict...
The Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education (NUFFIC) has launched a new application round for fellowships, to facilitate international participation in trainings aimed at capacity building....
Policy Items: relevant information for CIB members
One year after the adoption of Agenda 2030, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - and how to localize these - remain high on the international agenda. Recent developments include a wide range of publications...
CIB member updates
Last August, the Brazilian National Confederation of Municipalities (CNM) and UNDP Art Initiative launched a project aimed at capacitating Brazilian local governments from all parts of the country to act as true catalysts...








