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

The project involved the preparation of a strategic analysis on direct cooperation and Global Citizenship Education within the framework of local governments’ development cooperation. The study identified key trends, challenges, and opportunities across both areas, while providing recommendations to inform the future positioning and strategic action of FEMP and Spanish local governments. Drawing on existing evidence, accumulated experience, and current practice, the report translates knowledge into a practical tool for strengthening the coherence, impact, and strategic direction of local development cooperation.

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

The project supported the participatory design of an Urban Agenda for Peace and Non-Violence, aimed at connecting the territorial challenges of urban peace with international agendas, knowledge, and cooperation opportunities. Through international seminars, focus groups, and dialogue processes involving local, national, and international stakeholders, the project developed the agenda framework and supported its localization in Buenaventura through the formulation of a public policy on urban peace. The process culminated in a practical guide to facilitate the adaptation of the Agenda in other cities and territories across Colombia, Latin America, and beyond.

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

Strengthen the governance of the State of Campeche’s internationalization strategy through a model that promotes multilevel and multi-stakeholder coordination. The project addresses the current operational limitations of the International Relations and Cooperation Unit, which lacks legal status, its own budget, and the authority to coordinate across government departments. The proposed model aims to provide greater institutionalization, sustainability, efficiency, and inclusiveness to the state’s international action, ensuring its continuity beyond changes in government.

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

The project involved the preparation of the 2024 Annual Report on Official Development Assistance by Local Governments, a key tool for analysis, transparency, and accountability within Spain’s decentralized development cooperation system. Drawing on data from the Local Public Cooperation Platform and FEMP’s Local ODA statistical database, the report provides a comprehensive analysis of territorial, sectoral, and financial trends, offering strategic insights into the role of local governments in international development cooperation. The final output was a professionally edited, data-driven publication designed for public dissemination.

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

The project supported the development of local resilience action plans for eight cities across Latin America as part of the Cities Forward LATAM initiative. Led by ICLEI South America in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, Resilient Cities Catalyst, and the Institute of the Americas, the initiative aimed to strengthen local capacities to address complex urban challenges. It connected cities across the region with technical expertise, international cooperation, and strategic planning tools to foster more resilient, sustainable, and future-ready territories.

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

Servicios de asistencia técnica en el ámbito del desarrollo territorial. El trabajo incluyó la elaboración de una guía metodológica para la territorialización de políticas públicas nacionales en América Latina y la presentación y socialización de experiencias de territorialización con instituciones latinoamericanas.

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

The project supported the revision of the Spain–Portugal Common Cross-Border Development Strategy, an initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries to address shared challenges in border regions. The process covered key areas including mobility, transport, climate change, the conservation of protected natural areas, culture, local economic development, depopulation, and demographic change. Adopting a territorial perspective, the strategy helped define shared priorities and advance a cross-border cooperation agenda capable of connecting public policies, institutional capacities, and local development opportunities.

Bogotá Mayor’s Office, Bogotá Chamber of Commerce, Asocapitales & ICLEI – Participatory Governance for the Internationalization of the Bogotá Region (2021–2022)

Design and methodological support for the development of Bogotá’s Internationalization Strategy and its governance framework. The project facilitated a participatory process through the Dialogues for Internationalization methodology, bringing together public institutions, the private sector, academia, civil society organizations, opinion leaders, and other stakeholders to co-create a shared, inclusive, and sustainable vision for the city’s international engagement.

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.

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.

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.

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.