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Stories from the Field

 

A Look Back On 25 Years of International Partnerships

Since 1987, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has been an active partner in strengthening the effectiveness and focus of Canada's international aid and in delivering concrete results. We are proud of our success in delivering high-quality international programming through the involvement of Canadian municipal experts in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

Throughout 2012, our Stories from the Field series will recognize the significant contribution our Canadian municipal partners have made to local governance, democratic practices, and the provision of essential services in 43 developing countries, and counting. Thanks to them, thousands of men and women around the world have seen their daily lives changed for the better through improved municipal services, greater participation in the civic life of their community, increased local economic development and disaster reconstruction assistance.   

The past 25 years speak clearly to the fact that municipalities have a leading role to play in Canada's international development efforts. The successes we have achieved and the people we have helped demonstrate without a doubt that we are stronger together.

  • LED Forum Poster Symposium: University of the West Indies

    Poster on the context for local economic development in Jamaica, presented to the LED Forum by the University of the West Indies.

  • Communities Helping Communities

    Watch this first installment of our seven-part video series celebrating FCM International's 25 years of working with local governments overseas.

  • Waste Management

    In this second installment of our video series highlighting 25 years of local government development cooperation, Canadian municipal experts lend a hand to partner municipalities in Nicaragua and Sri Lanka dealing with waste management challenges.

  • Local Governance and Municipal Operations

    Canadian volunteers work with overseas partners to improve municipal operations such as tax collection, land-use planning and budgeting of public finances, helping make local governments more effective and encouraging citizen participation in setting community priorities.

  • Women and Local Governance

    FCM and its partner local government associations are working to increase women’s participation in local governments, in Canada and in numerous countries overseas as part of a critical strategy for change.

  • Local Economic Development

    FCM International programs help partner municipalities boost economic development by increasing their capacity to manage public affairs, attract and retain investment and encourage new business ventures.

  • Disaster Management and Reconstruction

    While no community can predict if or when a natural disaster may occur, they can take steps to prepare for those eventualities. By working together, FCM partner communities are helping to create safer everyday environments, while demonstrating their willingness to provide assistance when disaster does strike.

  • Engaging in Municipal Cooperation

    Overseas partner communities are not the only ones benefiting from FCM International programs. Canadian municipalities also reap rewards from assisting their international partners.

  • Stories from the Field: Tsumeb, Namibia and Tecumseh, Ontario

    Tecumseh and Tsumeb create lasting ties and help those most in need in post-apartheid Namibia.

  • Stories from the Field: Drayton Valley, Alberta and Lushoto, Tanzania

    Stories From the Field: A look back at the partnership between Drayton Valley, Alberta and Lushoto, Tanzania that touched lives in both communities.
Page Updated: 16/04/2013