Since 1989, ICMA International has leveraged the experience of local government practitioners and veteran international experts to further the ICMA mission to create excellence in local governance worldwide. ICMA International has successfully designed, implemented, and evaluated more than 500 international projects, establishing a solid reputation for its practical, hands-on approach to meeting global challenges.
Proven Results
ICMA International has a successful track record of introducing sound management practices to local governments, municipal associations, nongovernmental organizations, national ministries and agencies in developing countries and emerging democracies throughout the world.
ICMA’s expertise and experience are informed by and adapted to local conditions and circumstances through collaboration with local partners. The result is an appropriate, sustainable approach that increases the standard of services delivered and enhances citizen participation in local government affairs.
ICMA International prides itself on resolving global challenges through practical, well-informed, local solutions by supporting and actively:
- Promoting professional development in all forms of local and sub-national government
- Providing technical assistance to local government professionals and supporters to improve their skills, increase their knowledge, and strengthen their commitment to the ethics, values, and ideals of the profession as it evolves in their local context
- Serving as a resource for the collection and dissemination of information, including innovative local government practices to facilitate replication.
Capacity Building
ICMA International provides the technical and management assistance, training, and knowledge to create real, lasting change in communities around the world. ICMA is dedicated to a hands-on, practical approach based on proven management techniques; inclusive, democratic processes; and sound policy analysis. We work not only with local government leaders, professionals, and staff, but also with national government officials and civil society to support comprehensive and sustainable change. ICMA uniquely draws on its membership of more than 9,000 local government management professionals to apply their practical knowledge and expertise. Our members, consultants, and staff create programs in-country as well as in the United States, based on the needs of the recipients to meet their local challenges.
Partnerships
ICMA International is committed to peer exchange and partnerships that encourage sharing and replication of leading practices in the local government sector. ICMA members currently facilitate working relationships with many U.S. cities committed to supporting urban development internationally through the ICMA CityLinks program, which was preceded by Resource Cities and other twinning programs. Partnerships and peer exchange are an integral part of our technical assistance and training and reflect our hands-on approach to problem solving and learning. Since 1989, ICMA has facilitated more than 100 partnerships that have brought together leading practitioners from U.S. local governments and local government associations with their counterparts in developing and transitional countries.
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