Welcome to municipal engagement on a global scale. Since 1987, our international programming has helped Canadian municipal elected officials and staff share knowledge and build relationships with their counterparts in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, the Caribbean and Eastern Europe.

Our peer-to-peer approach helps global partners learn how to foster lasting economic development, empower local governments and encourage civic participation. The end goals are more accountable local governments, stronger local economies and increased environmental sustainability.

Global Affairs Canada funds these initiatives, which give Canada's local elected officials and municipal staff opportunities to hone intercultural communication and project management skills while forging lasting business ties. These programs also help Canada contribute to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, a worldwide call to end poverty, protect our environment and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

Watch for upcoming calls for individual and municipal expertise in various fields.


Featured resources

See featured resources, news, events and training related to International programs.
Case study
An Address for Everyone in Petit-Goâve, Haiti
The municipality o f Petit-Goâve, Haïti, recently led an initiative to re-number civic addresses in the community. This case study outlines success of the project and how other municipalities in Haïti can benefit from their experience. Available in language of origin.
Case study
Interview with Doris Cruz, CISAL Fund beneficiary
The CISAL Fund aims to strengthen the capacity of civil society and empower local governments in Colombia and Peru. Doris Cruz, President of the Women’s Association in Ccapacmarca, Cusco (Peru), and beneficiary of the CISAL Fund in 2017, explains how the CISAL Fund transformed her community.
News release
Help Vietnam’s local governments fight climate change
FCM is currently recruiting two Canadian municipalities to support two medium-sized cities in Vietnam (Bac Giang in the north, and Hoi An in central Vietnam) as part of the Vietnam Municipal Solid Waste Management Project (VnSWM).
Case study
Training helps entrench LED in Cambodian political planning
As the benefits of local economic development (LED) are becoming better known in Cambodia, the National League of Councils of the Kingdom of Cambodia (NLC), is fast becoming recognized as a national leader.
Case study
Case Study: Milling cluster helps produce nutritious, high-quality cereal flour for Morogoro, Tanzania
Through FCM’s MPED program, the Municipality of Morogoro, Tanzania, formed a grain milling cluster (cooperative) to help provide sustainable sources of grain to the community.
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Our work is centred around core focus areas like infrastructure, affordable housing and ​climate and environment. We do advocacy and policy work in these areas and also have relevant programs with resources, training, support and sometimes funding. Browse our focus areas to find information that fits your needs.

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