UN Global Compact’s Plenary Statement in the HIII Conference

Peñalolén’s innovative economic development approach is helping micro, small and medium-sized business prosper, with real social impact. The Chilean municipality presents a model that requires cultural change, considers socio-economic vulnerability, supports entrepreneurship and promotes social inclusion and community empowerment.

In the Brazilian state of Paraná, programs encouraging the production and consumption of nutritious, affordable and delicious food are tackling health, social and economic problems associated with food insecurity. Connected Cities

Porto Alegre has been a world leader in participatory democracy systems for many years, with its Participatory Budgeting (OP) system in place for more than 30 years. Secretary for Local Governance, Cezar Bussato writes about this and the new ‘Local Solidarity Governance’ schemes which is pursuing local development and improvements in poorer communities and suburbs...

Presentation used in the UN Global Compact - Cities Programme side event on City Scan diagnostic tools. Global Infrastructure Basel presented on their standard, SURE. Actions

Leading level Global Compact city Bogotá is one of nine South American capital cities that have joined together to form a unified regional voice on the international stage. The network has recently turned its attention to human rights issues, focusing on improving public safety and social harmony. Connected Cities