Program Resources

Canada-Haiti Municipal Cooperation Project (MCP) (10/01/2012)

The Canada-Haiti Municipal Cooperation Project (MCP) aims to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Haitian local authorities affected by the 2010 earthquake, thus enabling them to play a leading role in the reconstruction of Haiti.
Haïti : première inter-communalité de villes sinistrées - Radio-France Internationale (16/07/2011)

(Available in original language)
The Lushoto Community Foundation: How Public Engagement in a Municipal Partnership Led to Improved Service Delivery and Poverty Alleviation (22/06/2010)

This case study explores the results and lessons learned from an innovative municipal partnership between the Town of Drayton Valley, Alberta and Lushoto, Tanzania. The two municipalities extended the reach of their partnership by engaging the public and mobilizing civil society organizations.
Strengthening Local Governance and Decentralization: Lessons and Experiences from Local Government Associations in Asia (01/01/2010)
Restoring Hope: An Unprecented Response to an Unprecented Disaster (01/03/2009)
Botswana’s South East District Youth Empowerment League: Engaging Youth through Municipal Partnership and Collaboration (01/01/2009)
Liga de Poder dos Jovens do Distrito Sudeste do Botswana: Engajando os Jovens através de Parceria e Colaboração Municipais (01/01/2009)

Spanish only
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund An innovative approach to supporting sustainable community development in Canadian municipalities (01/01/2009)
El Fondo Verde Municipal de la FCM Un método innovador para apoyar el desarrollo comunitario sostenible en las municipalidades canadienses (01/01/2009)

Spanish only
Canada/China Technical Cooperation in Migrant Labour Rights Project (MLRP) (09/07/2008)

The Technical Cooperation in Migrant Labor Rights Project (MLRP), a bi-lateral cooperation project between China and Canada, is jointly implemented by International Cooperation Center of China National Development and Reform Commission (NRDC) and Federation of Canadian Muncipalities (FCM).
Canada/China Technical Cooperation in Migrant Labour Rights Project (MLRP) (Chinese) (09/07/2008)

(Chinese Language) The Technical Cooperation in Migrant Labor Rights Project (MLRP), a bi-lateral cooperation project between China and Canada, is jointly implemented by International Cooperation Center of China National Development and Reform Commission (NRDC) and Federation of Canadian Muncipalities (FCM).
Knowledge Management: A Guide for Local Government Associations (01/03/2008)

This guide has been developed to help build the knowledge management capacity of local government associations involved in FCM’s international programs, as well as to support knowledge sharing on local governance more broadly around the world.
A Partnership in Nyanga Helps Build Municipal Governance in Rural Zimbabwe (29/02/2008)

The Rural District of Nyanga in the eastern highlands of Zimbabwe and the small Canadian community of Rossland, British Columbia have developed a training program on good governance and leadership that is helping municipalities in rural Zimbabwe improve municipal management and services.
Civil Society and Local Businesses Collaborate to Improve Municipal Services in Tsumeb, Namibia (29/02/2008)

The Town of Tsumeb in northern Namibia and the Town of Tecumseh, Ontario are mobilizing local business and civil society groups to work together to provide sustainable services to the citizens and businesses of Tsumeb.
Strengthening women’s participation in local decision making in Jinja, Uganda (29/02/2008)

The City of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, and the Town of Jinja in Uganda, have made great strides in empowering women and strengthening their participation in local government.The two communities formed one of the twelve partnerships in Africa supported by FCM’s International Centre for Municipal Development.
An Integrated Approach for Improving Public Health in the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Thailand (29/02/2008)

The City of Vancouver, British Columbia and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), Thailand, signed an agreement in 2004 as part of the Municipal Partnership Program of the International Centre for Municipal Development, Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
A Community-Based Approach is Reducing Violence Against Women in the City of Bacolod, Philippines (29/02/2008)

The City of Bacolod in the Philippines and the City of Kamloops, British Columbia have reduced violence against women and have introduced reproductive health education in Bacolod through a very successful communitybased program.
Promotion of Composting in Schools in Collaboration with Municipalities in El Salvador (29/02/2008)

In 1997, the Regional County Municipality (MRC) of La Matapédia, Que., successfully undertook an innovative pilot project in the area of domestic composting with the municipality of San Vicente in El Salvador
Transferring knowledge and experience in Regional planning: Association of Municipalities of the Precordillera (Araucanía, Chile) (29/02/2008)

In October 1999, the Regional County Municipality (MRC) of Papineau and the Association of Municipalities of the Precordillera (AMP) in Chile signed an agreement to work together in the area of regional planning.
Rethinking and Rebuilding Community Spaces: A Pilot Project with the Pidie Public Library (29/02/2008)

The Canada/Aceh Local Government Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Project (CALGAP) aims to support post-tsunami rehabilitation and reconstruction in Aceh.
The development of municipal services through a pilot-project approach: The case of a composting project in the City of Banda Aceh (29/02/2008)

In April 2006, CIDA approved FCM’s proposal for the Canada/Aceh Local Government Assistance Program (CALGAP) which began operating the following month.
More than money: How districts and cities in Aceh are actively engaging their local community through Community Support Facilities (CSF) (29/02/2008)

The Canada/Aceh Local Government Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program (CALGAP) aims to support post-tsunami rehabilitation and reconstruction in Aceh.
Open House: a participatory tool to mobilize and build capacities of communities and local municipal governments (29/02/2008)

An ‘Open House’ is an informal event, which brings together a multitude of stakeholders under one roof - to discuss a common agenda.
Waste audit in Galle tackling a waste management crisis in post-tsunami Sri Lanka (29/02/2008)

With funding from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), FCM undertook a project to improve solid waste collection services in Galle, beginning in December 2005 with the task of waste sampling to determine what would be the most effective management strategy.
Development of Municipal Agendas in Guyana: Engaging Communities in a Collaborative Approach to Local Government Planning (29/02/2008)
Community Clean-Up in New Amsterdam: Building a Framework for Public-Private Partnerships in Municipalities in Guyana (29/02/2008)
A Participatory Approach to Building Public Appreciation and Management Capacity in Mt. Taishan Park, China (29/02/2008)
A Public Participatory Approach to Improve Water Quality in the Yuqiao Reservoir of Tianjin (29/02/2008)
Leadership, Management, and Capacity Building in the Municipality of Rafah (29/02/2008)
Local Funds Build Community from the Ground Up: Enhancing Management Capacity and Community Participation in the Palestinian Municipalities of Rafah and Khan Younis (29/02/2008)
Tackling the Housing Problem in Olomouc, Czech Republic (29/02/2008)
Innovative Mechanisms for Fiscal Transfers to Municipalities – The Canadian Experience in Municipal Financing (29/02/2008)
Modernizing Municipal Finances and Operations Highlights from FCM’s international programming experience (29/02/2008)
Promoting women’s leadership in local government: Local government associations help women meet the challenge (29/02/2008)
Promovendo a liderança da mulher no governo local: Associações do governo local ajudam a mulher a realizar o desafio (29/02/2008)

Spanish only
Your Guide to Municipal Institutions in Canada (01/03/2007)

This publication aims to present the special characteristics of Canadian municipal institutions and to describe the similarities between the various types of municipal government, such as cities, districts, towns or townships.
Diversionary Tactics Approaches to transferring knowledge in waste management (01/01/2007)
Building Capacity for Peace and Unity: The Role of Local Government in Peacebuilding (01/01/2004)

This document demonstrates how municipal governments can, and often do, serve as the cornerstone for building peace and managing conflict.
FCM Approach to International Municipal Development (01/01/1997)

Page Updated: 11/05/2012

Program Resources

Canada-Haiti Municipal Cooperation Project (MCP) (10/01/2012)

Haïti : première inter-communalité de villes sinistrées - Radio-France Internationale (16/07/2011)

The Lushoto Community Foundation: How Public Engagement in a Municipal Partnership Led to Improved Service Delivery and Poverty Alleviation (22/06/2010)

Strengthening Local Governance and Decentralization: Lessons and Experiences from Local Government Associations in Asia (01/01/2010)

Restoring Hope: An Unprecented Response to an Unprecented Disaster (01/03/2009)

Botswana’s South East District Youth Empowerment League: Engaging Youth through Municipal Partnership and Collaboration (01/01/2009)

Liga de Poder dos Jovens do Distrito Sudeste do Botswana: Engajando os Jovens através de Parceria e Colaboração Municipais (01/01/2009)

FCM’s Green Municipal Fund An innovative approach to supporting sustainable community development in Canadian municipalities (01/01/2009)

El Fondo Verde Municipal de la FCM Un método innovador para apoyar el desarrollo comunitario sostenible en las municipalidades canadienses (01/01/2009)

Canada/China Technical Cooperation in Migrant Labour Rights Project (MLRP) (09/07/2008)

Canada/China Technical Cooperation in Migrant Labour Rights Project (MLRP) (Chinese) (09/07/2008)

Knowledge Management: A Guide for Local Government Associations (01/03/2008)

A Partnership in Nyanga Helps Build Municipal Governance in Rural Zimbabwe (29/02/2008)

Civil Society and Local Businesses Collaborate to Improve Municipal Services in Tsumeb, Namibia (29/02/2008)

Strengthening women’s participation in local decision making in Jinja, Uganda (29/02/2008)

An Integrated Approach for Improving Public Health in the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Thailand (29/02/2008)

A Community-Based Approach is Reducing Violence Against Women in the City of Bacolod, Philippines (29/02/2008)

Promotion of Composting in Schools in Collaboration with Municipalities in El Salvador (29/02/2008)

Transferring knowledge and experience in Regional planning: Association of Municipalities of the Precordillera (Araucanía, Chile) (29/02/2008)

Rethinking and Rebuilding Community Spaces: A Pilot Project with the Pidie Public Library (29/02/2008)

The development of municipal services through a pilot-project approach: The case of a composting project in the City of Banda Aceh (29/02/2008)

More than money: How districts and cities in Aceh are actively engaging their local community through Community Support Facilities (CSF) (29/02/2008)

Open House: a participatory tool to mobilize and build capacities of communities and local municipal governments (29/02/2008)

Waste audit in Galle tackling a waste management crisis in post-tsunami Sri Lanka (29/02/2008)

Development of Municipal Agendas in Guyana: Engaging Communities in a Collaborative Approach to Local Government Planning (29/02/2008)

Community Clean-Up in New Amsterdam: Building a Framework for Public-Private Partnerships in Municipalities in Guyana (29/02/2008)

A Participatory Approach to Building Public Appreciation and Management Capacity in Mt. Taishan Park, China (29/02/2008)

A Public Participatory Approach to Improve Water Quality in the Yuqiao Reservoir of Tianjin (29/02/2008)

Leadership, Management, and Capacity Building in the Municipality of Rafah (29/02/2008)

Local Funds Build Community from the Ground Up: Enhancing Management Capacity and Community Participation in the Palestinian Municipalities of Rafah and Khan Younis (29/02/2008)

Tackling the Housing Problem in Olomouc, Czech Republic (29/02/2008)

Innovative Mechanisms for Fiscal Transfers to Municipalities – The Canadian Experience in Municipal Financing (29/02/2008)

Modernizing Municipal Finances and Operations Highlights from FCM’s international programming experience (29/02/2008)

Promoting women’s leadership in local government: Local government associations help women meet the challenge (29/02/2008)

Promovendo a liderança da mulher no governo local: Associações do governo local ajudam a mulher a realizar o desafio (29/02/2008)

Your Guide to Municipal Institutions in Canada (01/03/2007)

Diversionary Tactics Approaches to transferring knowledge in waste management (01/01/2007)

Building Capacity for Peace and Unity: The Role of Local Government in Peacebuilding (01/01/2004)

FCM Approach to International Municipal Development (01/01/1997)

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