Second edition of the Local Government Forum of the European Union, Latin America, and the Caribbean

The second edition of the Local Government Forum of the European Union, Latin America, and the Caribbean took place in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, from 5 to 7 May 2010.

The Forum was organized following the invitation of the city of Vitoria Gasteiz, of the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces, and of the Spanish government, and with the participation of United Cities and Local Governments and its European and Latin American sections (CEMR and FLACMA respectively).

At the close of the Forum, the participants committed to reinforcing their cooperation activities and to promoting the strengthening of local governance as a key and as a motor of sustainable development and social cohesion.

They further called for the holding of a third edition of the Forum in Latin America in 2012.

Final Declaration (in spanish).

Conclusions (in spanish).

Press kit (in spanish).