To support local authorities for the promotion of their local development and to strengthen community and stakeholders’ involvement by promoting an effective participatory process;
To be a hub of knowledge and best practices exchange between the local and national stakeholders and also international development partners;
To encourage city-to-city cooperation;
To enhance the capacity of local authorities to implement international conventions and agreements on environment and sustainable development;
To become a demand-driven Programme able to address local challenges;
To promote local democracy and good governance through capacity building.
