Welcome to municipal engagement on a global scale. Since 1987, our international programming has helped Canadian municipal elected officials and staff share knowledge and build relationships with their counterparts in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, the Caribbean and Eastern Europe.

Our peer-to-peer approach helps global partners learn how to foster lasting economic development, empower local governments and encourage civic participation. The end goals are more accountable local governments, stronger local economies and increased environmental sustainability.

Global Affairs Canada funds these initiatives, which give Canada's local elected officials and municipal staff opportunities to hone intercultural communication and project management skills while forging lasting business ties. These programs also help Canada contribute to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, a worldwide call to end poverty, protect our environment and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

Watch for upcoming calls for individual and municipal expertise in various fields.

Every year, to recognize the outstanding contributions of our members who take part in these programs and initiatives, we give out International Awards in three categories. For more information about these awards and to see past winners.

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Tunisia: Inclusive Municipal Leadership

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The goal of this project is to ensure that citizens and elected officials have more influence over the management of local affairs in eight Tunisian municipalities.

Featured resources

See featured resources, news, events and training related to International programs.
Participantes à un atelier du PLMI en Tunisie.
Case study
Supporting women leaders in Tunisia
Description of PIML’s training initiatives in Tunisia with testimonies from Canadian partners.
Group of women leaders in Tunisia.
Case study
Inclusive Municipal Management in Tunisia
Description of the approaches undertaken by PIML to involve women and children in municipal processes.
Case study
Gender-specific and inclusive projects in Tunisia
Descriptions of projects undertaken by PIML to address the needs of women.
Couverture du Guide de gestion de crise du PLMI
Case study
Inclusive crisis management in Tunisia
How Canadians and partners in Tunisia collaborated to develop local capacity to address crises in a way that responds to the needs of women.
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Creating a vision
Case study on how Canadian experts and their Jordanian counterparts worked together to enhance local strategic planning skills.
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