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News from the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR)

Mr. Frederic Vallier from Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), European Section of UCLG, emphasized that this year is an important time for UCLG. Discussion for the Post 2015 is currently conducted, thus the network should put more effort in reshaping its strategies for a better image of the organization. He also agreed to …

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News from the Latin American Section

ONE  of the attendees of the Retreat was Guillermo Tapia, Secretary General of the Latin American Federation of Cities, Municipalities and Local Governments (FLACMA).“We tried to fortify the relation with the other regions,” said Mr. Tapia. “It’s important to work closely together because we have the opportunity to more easily solve problems. ”Responding to the idea …

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First Retreat of UCLG Brought Useful Results

IN strengthening UCLG’s position at the global level, a retreat was organized in Barcelona on 9-13 February 2015. Barcelona was chosen as the location with regards to its long-history of relationship as well as commitment to support the network. All Sections, Regions, Committees and Working Groups of UCLG, and also partners from the international agencies, private sectors and civil society organizations attended to have a consultative and brainstorming meeting in the UCLG Campus. The Retreat was conducted for the first time since the establishment of UCLG.

Together Preparing the Asia Pacific Local Government Voices towards Habitat III

DYNAMIC  and energetic as ever, this is what happened in UCLG ASPAC’s office when Wakatobi Regent Mayor Hugua from Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, paid a visit to General Secretariat on Friday, 20 February 2015. This moment was then used by both parties to discuss matters related with the preparation for the upcoming Council and Exbu meetings …

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Asia Pacific Voiced Interests in International Forum: The 1st Retreat for UCLG in Barcelona

SEVERAL delegates from several countries around the world has just visited the beautiful architectural city of Barcelona, the capital province of Catalonia, Spain. Barcelona recently hosted the international forum titled The 1st Retreat for UCLG Secretariats, Committees and Key Partners held next week on February 9-13, 2015. As an organization that represents more than 7,000 …

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Barcelona Greeted The 1st Retreat for UCLG Secretariats, Committees and Key Partners

THE year 1992 can be said as “the golden year” for Barcelona, the capital city of the province of Catalonia, Spain. In 1992, Barcelona has become the first destination for people around the world especially for world class athletes. In that year, Barcelona  was appointed as a host for the world Olympic. In this headquarter …

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Africa’s Voice: The World Becomes Urban

TODAY, the world becomes more urban than ever. More and more people leave to make their life in cities. African countries, said UCLG AFRICA’s Secretary General Mr. Mr. Jean-Pierre Elong Mbassi, is also experiencing this phenomena and that’s why, “More attention is needed from any local government in how to deal with the growing movement of people from villages to cities.”

This statement was said by Mr. Mbassi when he met Ms. Atik Kumala, UCLG ASPAC’s Strategic Services Manager from Jakarta in the 1st Retreat for UCLG Secretariats, Committees, and Key Partners in Barcelona, Spain this mid February 2015.

Upcoming Works to Do in 2015, CEMR Reveals in Barcelona

SPEAKING to participants at Barcelona’s 1st Retreat for UCLG Secretariats, Committees and Key Partners during the first session on 9 February 2015, Conseil des Communes et Régions d’Europe (CCRE/CEMR)’s Secretary General Frédéric Vallier had the opportunity to share with all conference participants what the CCRE/CEMR plans to get done this year. First things first, Mr. …

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