On September 10, 2024, Dr. Neila Akrimi, Director General of CILG-VNG International, addressed a key workshop titled “Enhancing Whole-of-Society Prevention Efforts in Tunisia: Role of Local Governments in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism.” Held in Tunis, this event was organized by The Strong Cities Network in consultation with Tunisia’s National Commission for Counterterrorism (CNLCT) and Lire la suite
Dr. Neila Akrimi Highlights Collaborative Solutions at 2024 UCLG Retreat
Dr. Neila Akrimi, as Chair of the UCLG-CIB permanent working group, participated in the 2024 UCLG retreat held in Barcelona this week. This gathering provided a platform for fostering connections and engaging in meaningful dialogues. It offered an opportunity for collective reflection, focusing on innovative approaches to propel our global organization forward amidst challenging circumstances Lire la suite
Local Governance Insights Shared at Dutch Moroccan Water Days
Dr. Neila Akrimi, DG of CILG-VNG International had taken part of the Panel on sustainable development during the “Dutch Moroccan Water Days” organized by the Dutch Embassy in Morocco, Casablanca on Tuesday, 10th of October 2023. It was important to bring the perspectives of local governments to the conversation between Dutch and Moroccan experts. Access Lire la suite
Reflections on Sustainable Reconstruction and Inclusive Recovery in the Arab States Region: Reviewing the UN General Assembly Side Event
Coming back on the last intervention of Dr. Neila Akrimi, DG of CILG-VNG International at UN General Assembly side event in New York last week, which was organised by UNDP and UN-HABITAT on “Sustainable Reconstruction: Accelerating an Inclusive and Sustainable Recovery in the Arab States Region.” It was a moment of reflection that Dr. Neila Lire la suite
The Fortnight : Tunisia-Canada Municipal Exchanges
More than 250 people from both sides of the Atlantic (and elsewhere) participated in The Fortnight : Tunisia-Canada Municipal Exchanges in May 2021. Whether or not you were able to attend, we invite you to consult the summaries provided for each workshop, which present highlights of discussions, links to resources and recordings of the event. Lire la suite