On March 20^th, the International Day of Happiness, Connective Cities will host an insight session celebrating the transformative role of decentralized cooperation in fostering sustainable development. This session aligns with the global theme of happiness by encouraging collaboration, cultural exchange, and community engagement—foundations for thriving and cohesive societies.

The session will explore how decentralized cooperation empowers municipalities to address shared challenges, drive innovation, and promote inclusive growth. Participants will gain insights into successful heritage-driven tourism strategies from various municipalities, inspiring them to leverage partnerships for meaningful local and global impact.

Objectives of the insight session

1. Showcase how decentralized cooperation facilitates knowledge exchange, strengthens global partnerships, and drives innovation in sustainable tourism.
2. Present inspiring good practice examples from municipal partnerships like Battir-Brühl, Nablus, Bethlehem-Madaba to demonstrate community-driven tourism strategies and stakeholder collaboration.
3. Emphasize the importance of involving local communities, academic institutions, and public-private partnerships in shaping sustainable tourism frameworks.
4. Foster discussions on leveraging decentralized cooperation to build global ties, address shared challenges, and create mutually beneficial partnerships.
5. Provide actionable insights and strategies for municipalities to balance cultural preservation with economic growth while ensuring sustainability and inclusivity.

If you have any queries about the event and would like to participate, please contact us at muna.shalan(at)giz.de

Date: 20 March 2025

Time: 10:30 - 11:30 CET

Language: Arabic-German

Registration: https://community.connective-cities.net/en/node/1547