Engagement

The purpose of this phase is for the pending or interested cities to engage in the Cities Programme and be recognized as a participating city at either the Signatory, Reporting or Innovating level. It relies on the nominated In-Country Convenor to use the submission package template documentation and submit it to the International Secretariat in a timely manner. At the completion of Phase Two—Engagement, a city's engagement level and the In-Country Convenor are confirmed. The city's commitment to the 10 Principles of the Global Compact is recorded through the Letter of Commitment, which is submitted to the UN Secretary General, H.E. Ban Ki-moon.

  • 1. Feedback

    International Secretariat provides feedback on the Statement of Understanding.

  • 2. Submit

    City representative sends Submission Package to engage as a participating city within the Cities Programme.

  • 3. Review

    International Secretariat reviews the submission and sends Letter of Agreement for the city to complete.

  • 4. Complete

    In-Country Convenor to completes the Letter of Agreement and submits the
    Letter of Commitment to the UN Secretary General.

  • 5. Confirm

    International Secretariat confirms receipt of completed Letter of Agreement and issues the city an invoice for payment.

  • 6. Engage

    To formally engage as an Innovating city, the city must complete the requirements stated in the Letter of Agreement.

  • 7. Consider

    City to consider recommendations and suggestions identified by the International Secretariat to prepare for the refinement phase.