World Associations of Cities and Local Authorities Coordination (WACLAC)
Coordination des associations mondiales des villes et autorités locales (CAMVAL)
Coordinación de las Asociaciones Mundiales de Ciudades y Autoridades Locales (CAMCAL)
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Founded
1996-07 Istanbul Turkey
History
Jul 1996, Istanbul (Turkey), during World Assembly of Cities and Local Authorities. Derives from Group of Four - International Associations of Cities -- Grupo de las Cuatro, set up by H-XB2736 - International Union of Local Authorities (IULA), H-XB3391 - World Federation of United Cities (UTO) and B-XD0472 - World Association of the Major Metropolises (Metropolis), and subsequently referred to as Group of Four Plus (G4 Plus) when membership was enlarged. Registered in accordance with Swiss law.
Aims
Represent the local government sector in the international arena, in particular with the United Nations; negotiate with the international community on responsibilities, functions and resources that may be conferred on local authorities. Main objectives (4): promote local autonomy; strengthen the voice of cities and local authorities on the international stage; advance the role of cities and local authorities in international cooperation; enhance the active capacity of cities and local authorities in the follow-up and implementation of the Habitat Agenda and of Local Agenda 21.
Events
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General Assembly of member associations; Council of Presidents; General Secretariat.
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UIA Org ID
XE2377
Last News
2002
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