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We live in a world where the challenges and opportunities facing territories can no longer be understood solely through a local lens. Cities and regions must engage internationally, build meaningful partnerships, and position themselves globally to advance sustainable development, strengthen institutional capacities, and deliver tangible benefits for their communities.

At PHARE, we see internationalization as a driver of territorial transformation. We support national and subnational governments, as well as territorial stakeholders, in designing strategies, building partnerships, and leveraging international opportunities.

Our work is structured around four service areas that translate international engagement into tangible results for territories.

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Intelligence and innovation

We produce analysis, insights, and learning that help territories understand the global context and make informed decisions.

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Strategy and Public Policy

We support subnational governments in designing and implementing strategies and public policies for territorial development and international engagement.

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Territorial Attractiveness and Positioning

We strengthen territories’ positioning and international profile to increase their visibility, build a distinctive identity, and attract opportunities in talent, tourism, culture, and investment.

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Cooperation and Partnerships

We connect territories with global networks, partners, and opportunities to build strategic partnerships, mobilize resources, and advance projects with national and international reach.

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FEMP – Guide on International Action and Decentralized Cooperation (2024)

FEMP – Direct Cooperation & Global Citizenship Education (2025–2026)

APC Colombia & eLankidetza – Urban Agenda for Peace and Non-Violence (2023–2025)

Government of Campeche (Mexico) – Campeche Global: Strategic Internationalization Plan (2021–2022)

Montevideo – 5th World Forum on Cities and Territories of Peace (2025) 

Barcelona Provincial Council – Proceedings of the 5th World Forum on Cities and Territories of Peace (2026)

FEMP – Annual Report on Official Development Assistance by Local Governments (2023–2024)

ICLEI & Resilient Cities Catalyst – Cities Forward Initiative (2023–2025)

Barcelona Metropolitan Area – International Philanthropy Mapping (2024)

OCD–EU–LAC – Rethinking Decentralised Cooperation in a Context of Multiple Transitions (2022–2023)

EUROsociAL+ – Guide to the Territorialization of Public Policies (2022)

Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (Spain) – Spain–Portugal Cross-Border Strategy (2022)

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KNOWLEDGE AND innovation

Solutions we offer

Knowledge and analysis:

Diagnostics, studies, applied research, and forward-looking analysis of international trends.

Training and capacity building:

Training programs, workshops, and tools to strengthen institutional and technical capacities.

Exchange and learning across territories:

Peer-to-peer learning spaces, experience-sharing, and collective knowledge building.

Strategy and Public policies

Solutions we offer

Territorial strategy and planning:

Designing strategies and tools to strengthen territorial development and consolidate international engagement as public policy.

Public agendas and governance:

Participatory methodologies, policy labs, and collaborative processes for building public agendas.

Technical assistance:

Technical support for implementing territorial development and international engagement strategies.

ATTRACTIVENESS AND PROJECTION

Solutions we offer

Territorial positioning:

Designing territorial positioning strategies and tools to strengthen the identity and projection of cities and regions.

Attractiveness and identity:

Building narratives, city branding, destination vision, and territorial promotion strategies.

Projecting opportunities:

Attracting investment, cooperation, tourism, culture, and talent.

Cooperation and alliances

Solutions we offer

Networking and alliance building:

Engagement with networks, platforms, and strategic partners to advance shared agendas and strengthen territorial cooperation.

International cooperation and resources:

Identifying and managing cooperation, funding, and other support mechanisms to strengthen territorial initiatives.

Project design and implementation:

Formulation, management, and support of international projects and initiatives.