Connective Cities supports municipal actors and urban practitioners in developing locally adapted solutions for sustainable urban development by:

• promoting exchange of experience between municipal actors and urban practitioners
• supporting cooperation between German and international cities
• initiating joint projects
• disseminating proven solutions and concepts

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) network help cities replicate, improve and disseminate good practices within the four thematic focus areas. Exchange takes places within thematic clusters and in several formats including:

• Virtual exchange opportunities
• Physical networking events

Within the network, Connective Cities supports the documentation and dissemination of good practices, especially those that include climate and gender-sensitive solutions.

Two learning processes are planned in MENA, which will be carried out during the third phase of the project (2019 - 2022):

1. Local economic development and job creation.
2. The theme for the second learning process is still to be defined in cooperation with the regional actors.

The MENA network is effective and inclusive:

• As a result, urban practitioners from the region consult with each other and learn from each other about the successes and challenges in implementing locally adapted urban solutions.
• The network's interaction and communication provides a platform for cities to present their urban solutions and inspire their peers.
• It also helps cities and urban practitioners to work with technical experts and facilitates direct collaboration between network members.