For 100 years, ICMA has supported and advocated for professional management of local governments throughout the world.

I believe the world is a better place today than it was 25 or 50 or 100 years ago, and I know there is convincing empirical evidence to support my opinion.

Print and TV media in China covered the ICMA International Regional Summit in Yangzhou.

ICMA's successful International Regional Summit in Yangzhou, China, offered professional and educational opportunities focusing on the challenges of sustainable development in a rapidly urbanizing world.

With new funding under the CityLinks program, ICMA is working with local partners in the country of Georgia to improve waste management and recycling systems.

This was a significant step in a country where all government chief executives are strong mayors and virtually all management positions are held by the mayor’s political allies.

After participating in educational exchange visits with Santa Ana, California, two Salvadoran cities adapted a school-based gang reduction program from Santa Ana and conducted a successful pilot in three schools.