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Copyright © United Nations Institute for Training and Research 2014 Empowering Key > Change Agents 3 Our Team About the CIFAL > 38 > Global Network 4 CIFAL Global Network > Directors 40 Table of Contents > Urban Governance and Planning 12 > Economic Development 18 > Social Inclusion 24 Our Work > Environmental > 10 Sustainability 30 UN Photo/Stephenie Hollyman The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) develops capacities to enhance global decision-making and to support country-level action for shaping a better future. 2 Empowering key change agents through education and training Central to addressing Through our CIFAL Global Network, we will continue development challenges is the to meet the crucial need to build and reinforce need to empower government capacities, facilitate the exchange of best practices and authorities by strengthening knowledge in key issues, and foster collaboration among their capacities to implement government authorities, the private sector, civil society, integrated approaches to and the United Nations as a whole. sustainable development. UNITAR’s network of training As we enter the Post-2015 Development era, a global centres around the world provides many training and partnership is most needed as the current challenges capacity development opportunities to government can only be tackled by acting together. Local authorities, authorities, private sector, civil society and key national as well as the private sector and civil society have a agents of change. critical role and important contributions to make in implementing the Post-2015 Development Agenda on In particular, local governments have a crucial role in the ground. addressing global challenges. It is the local authorities who are the most closely in touch with the needs of their I invite you to learn more about our work in the hope communities. On issues as diverse as urban planning, that you will be inspired and will join UNITAR and the roads and public transport, energy, climate change, CIFAL Global Network programmes! water and sanitation, disaster risk reduction and many more, local leaders are increasingly leading the march Sincerely, towards lasting solutions. Local governments are also essential partners of the international community in implementing global agreements and advancing sustainable development. Sally Fegan-Wyles UN Assistant Secretary-General Executive Director, UNITAR Our Vision “Building Capacities for Sustainable Development” The CIFAL Global Network aims to serve as a training system of excellence for capacity building of government authorities and civil society leaders on sustainable development, as well as on global mandates and goals of the United Nations. Since its inception in 2003, the Network has reached more than 30,000 beneficiaries through over > 400 learning events. 7 The CIFAL Global Network POLAND CIFAL Plock SCOTLAND CIFAL Scotland ALGERIA CIFAL Maghreb SOUTH KOREA UNITED STATES CIFAL Jeju CIFAL Atlanta CHINA MEXICO CIFAL Shanghai CIFAL Merida BURKINA FASO CIFAL Ouagadougou MALAYSIA CIFAL Kuala Lumpur BRAZIL CIFAL Curitiba The CIFAL Global Network is UNITAR’s network of training centres dedicated to strengthening the capacities of government authorities and civil society leaders to advance sustainable development. 5 CIFAL Centres offer training opportunities aimed to build capacities of key decision-makers, at different levels, to plan and design cities in a sustainable way, and to address key dimensions of sustainable development. While working together to realize a common vision, the Network addresses a wide range of issues such as transparency and competitiveness, the topic of this international forum in Brazil organized by CIFAL Curitiba. 6 Our Approach The central purpose of CIFAL’s training programmes is to develop and strengthen human capacities to better respond to development challenges. CIFAL Centres rely on a facilitative approach that aims to: > Facilitate the transfer of knowledge, experiences and best practices amongst government officials, private sector and civil society leaders > Enhance capabilities to effectively perform relevant tasks > Encourage cooperation and the development of multi-stakeholder partnerships > Provide networking opportunities leading to city-to-city collaboration > Contribute to the development of local and national strategies Each of our learning and training activities present a variety of learning resources blending core content, assignments, tasks, assessments, peer-to-peer collaboration, interactive activities, and mentoring. We incorporate participant interaction and hands-on activities. Depending on the needs of our beneficiaries and the objectives of the training, activities are delivered in different formats: face-to-face, virtually, or blended, combining both. Target Audience The beneficiaries include: Primary beneficiaries are government > Officials from National, Sub-National officials from developing countries that and Local Governments are committed to taking a strategic > Academia approach to development. > Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) > Civil Society > > Private Sector Representatives 8 UN Photo/Kibae Park Our Mission Strengthen the capacities of government authorities and civil society leaders, thus empowering them to advance sustainable development at the local level. 8 Our Beneficiaries (2013) Number of Beneficiaries Beneficiaries by Gender Number of Training Events 63% 4447 in 2012 Males 63 37% Females 6728 in 2013 Us About Beneficiaries by Region BeneficiariesBeneficiaries by byAffiliation Affiliation Regional Organization 3% UN/UN System 1% NGO 7% Government - Local 31% Government - Regional 10% Europe: 26% Middle East: 2% North America: 5% Asia & Pacific: 26% Government - National 22% Latin America Africa: 11% & Caribbean: 31% Academia 6% Private Sector 20% 9 Our Work As of 2014, the CIFAL Global Network is comprised of ten centres across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Each “Centre International de Formation des Autorités et Leaders” (CIFAL) provides innovative training on key areas related to sustainable development and serves as hubs for the exchange of knowledge amongst government officials, non-governmental and international organizations, the private sector, civil society, academic institutions and the UN system. Each CIFAL is specialized in thematic areas that are defined by the needs and priorities of the regions they serve. Their training programmes provide access to knowledge, resources and best practices, while promoting multi-stakeholder About Us About collaboration in support of sustainable development. 10 OurCIFAL Thematic Global AreasNetwork - Thematic Areas Global Network About Us About 1. Urban Governance 2. Economic 3. Social 4. Environmental & Planning Development Inclusion Sustainability > Urban Services > Competitiveness > STEM Education > Energy Transport > Creative Economy > Migration > Green Growth and Green Road safety > Employment Promotion > Human Trafficking Purchasing Waste management > Tourism for Development > Youth Engagement > Transition Towns and Safety and security > Airports Management Villages Technology > Climate Change > Integrated Urban Planning > Food Security > Disaster Risk Reduction > Transparency and Anti-corruption 1 Urban Governance and Planning Mapping CIFALs Work Around the World POLAND CIFAL Plock > Sustainable and Safe Transport UNITED STATES SOUTH KOREA CIFAL Atlanta CIFAL Jeju > Safety and Security > Sustainable Waste Management MEXICO > Disaster Risk Reduction CIFAL Merida > Disaster Risk Reduction CHINA CIFAL Shanghai MALAYSIA > Smart Cities BURKINA FASO CIFAL Kuala Lumpur CIFAL Ouagadougou > Integrated Urban Planning > Integrated Urban Planning > Urban Observatories BRAZIL CIFAL Curitiba > Road Safety > Transparency and Corruption Cities are engines for sustainable development and prosperity and local leaders are increasingly leading the march towards lasting solutions and addressing global challenges. 12 The Challenge More than half of the world’s population is now urban. The world has been rapidly urbanizing at an unprecedented pace. One century ago, 2 out of 10 people in the world were living in urban areas. By the middle of this century, it is expected that out of every 10 people on the planet, 7 will be living in urban areas. > Urbanization is one of the defining trends of our time. Urban Governance and Planning It poses significant challenges to humanity but it can also bring many opportunities if cities are able to understand and anticipate trends, while creating conditions for prosperity. Our Approach Through the provision of innovative training and networking opportunities, the CIFAL Global Network contributes to build capacities of local government officials and leaders to plan and design cities in a sustainable way, improve the provision of public services and infrastructure, promote the creation of jobs, reduce the urban ecological footprint and prepare cities to be resilient to natural hazards, among many others. Depending on its geographical location, each CIFAL Centre covers specific themes that are in line with the needs and priorities of the countries and regions they serve. UN Photo/Kibae Park 13 1 Urban Services Sustainable and Safe Urban Transport Sustainable Waste Management Road Safety Smart Cities > Safety and Security i. Sustainable and Safe Urban Transport As populations shift towards urban centers, local governments are reexamining current transportation systems to determine how to accommodate a growing population, while