Local Governance for Peace: Inspiration from around the Globe
Decentralized Cooperation | Multilevel Governance | Solidarity
UCLG Peace Prize Secretariat and International Cooperation Agency of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG International)
Interpretation EN – ES – FR – KO
The added value of local governments in advancing a culture of peace is at the heart of SDG 16. Initiatives led by local governments are often underexposed even though they can be successful and have strong legitimacy. The session will showcase the most innovative cases from the finalists of the 2022 UCLG Peace Prize and discussions will focus on key peace-building challenges, the contribution of local governments and a shared understanding of the pathways to peaceful and inclusive societies.
- Jan van Zanen, Acting UCLG President, President of VNG and Mayor of the Hague
- Flora Maboa-Boltman, Councilllor of Gert Sibande District Municipality, Deputy President of SALGA
- Oscar Escobar Garcia, Mayor of Palmira
- Paulo Roberto Xavier de Moraes, Executive Secretary of Urban Security of Recife
- Angélica Cruz Maldonado, Inspector for Violence Prevention and Public Protection, Monterrey
- Çağan COŞKUNER, Expert Officer Social Cohesion, City of Mersin
- Abel Ntakarutimana, President of the Council, Mishiha Commune
- Rob Metz, Mayor of Soest, Policy Councillor in the UCLG Policy Council on Safer, Resilient and Sustainable Cities, Capable of Facing Crises
- Sanne van Amerongen, International Coordinator, UCLG Peace Prize
- Daan Stelder, International Coordinator, UCLG Peace Prize