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In the Local Policies section you will find a compilation of local government policies on human rights, the right to the city, housing and other key topics for local social inclusion and participatory democracy agendas. Our search engine will allow you to select practices according to more specific categories or types of contents, including more than sixty case studies developed within the Inclusive Cities Observatory initiative (a joint endeavour by the UCLG-CSIPDHR, the University College of London and the Centre for Social Studies of the University of Coimbra). The Resources section of this Knowledge Hub gathers useful publications, policy documents, international declarations and valuable learning resources.
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![@Ayuntamiento de Barcelona](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2022-07/Sin%20t%C3%ADtulo_1.png?itok=KEKp844b)
![@CDMX](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2022-07/Sin%20t%C3%ADtulo2_0.png?itok=PIGQA81k)
![Departmental Observatory on VAWG by Seine Saint Denis](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-12/SSD.jpg?itok=E3l2Hyak)
A pioneer initiative developing a territorial system for addressing VAWG and protecting its victims
![Barcelona's SARA Program on Victims of VAWG](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-12/saras.png?itok=PkQ26iCK)
Barcelona's municipal service to protect women victim from violence.
![Villa Maria del Triunfo's Urban Agriculture Policy](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Villa%20Maria%20del%20Triunfo.jpg?itok=yrzdNdGH)
Recognizing urban agriculture as a permanent and legitimate activity. Case study written in 2010.
![A Civic Strategy to Empower Vancouver's Youth Community](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Vancouver%202.jpg?itok=2kByWNOX)
Long-term plan to support the City's policy on youth. Case study written in 2010.
![Mainstreaming Social Inclusion in Local Policy-Making](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Vancouver%201.jpg?itok=CDje5vKh)
Insights on Vancouver's Social Development Plan. Case study written in 2007.
![Implementing a Green Currency to Guarantee the Right to Energy](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Tayabas.jpg?itok=Qpjsly3_)
Bringing light and income to poor farmers. Case study written in 2010.
![Co-Creating Public Space in Tacoma](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Tacoma.jpg?itok=K8frJIEG)
A local skate policy based on dialogue and cooperation. Case study written in 2010.
![Street vendor management in Surakarta](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Surakarta.jpg?itok=fINmLjbC)
Empowering and supporting informal workers livelihoods. Case study written in 2010.
![The Green and Clearn Initiative of Surabaya](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Surabaya.jpg?itok=De7hGEe8)
A community education program focusing on waste management. Case study written in 2007.
![Redistributing Resources and Land Use in the Lower Amazon Floodplain](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Santarem.jpg?itok=hDt_Ghj8)
Sustainable development in Santarem. Case study written in 2010.
![The Coffee Trail Initiative](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Salcedo.jpg?itok=pflcauKn)
Promoting Sustainable Agriculture and Responsible Tourism. Case study written in 2010.
![Transforming Public Administration from an Inclusion Perspective](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Saint%20Denis.jpg?itok=UOFfzGAn)
Policy innovation in Saint Denis focused on participation and inclusion. Case study written in 2007.
![Rosario's Urban Agriculture Policy](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Rosario.jpg?itok=7NeiNDYS)
Fostering social inclusion and sustainable development. Case study written in 2007.
![The Community Pulse: Measuring what Matters](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Port%20Phillip.jpg?itok=6yZ75Lzw)
Fostering social cohesion and participatory upgrading in Port Philip. Case study written in 2010.
[ Click here to read the case study ]
![Mainstreaming Participatory Democracy in a Regional Government](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Poitou.jpg?itok=Y5SPVKk8)
The case of the (former) region of Poitou-Charentes. Case study written in 2010.
![Citizen Participation and Partnerships for Sustainable Development](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Palmela.jpg?itok=zWNdc9wo)
A participatory democracy scheme implemented in Palmela. Case study written in 2007.
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![Supporting Women's Empowerment in L'Oriental](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Oriental.jpg?itok=Pi63XBCD)
A Local Desk Service Supports Women's Empowerment. Case study written in 2010.
Interview taken in 2017.
![Local Strategy to Promote the Inclusion of People with Disabilities](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Odessa.jpg?itok=Bafm-2vd)
Integrating and enabling people with disabilities. Case study written in 2010.
![Matadepera](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Matadepera.jpg?itok=xZju6val)
Building a sustainable community based on socio-ecological adaption. Case study written in 2010.
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![Maputo's Urban Agriculture Policy](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Maputo.jpg?itok=YvGLUR5_)
The General Union of agricultural and Livestock Cooperatives. Case study written in 2010.
![The transformation of social inclusion policies in 2020: Sfax](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Sfax.jpg?itok=g0CE7Wtg)
Part of the COVID-19 interview series by the UCLG-CSIPDHR.
![Charter of Citizen Participation and Right to the City](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Senegal.jpg?itok=Qtn6j9PU)
Bringing together human rights defenders and local governments.
![Malmö's Experience in Muncipalizing the Local Water Service](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Malm%C3%B6.jpg?itok=-Y7PJ6Cl)
The variable geometry of participation in VA SYD Water. Case study written in 2010.
![Participatory Cultural Planning in Lviv](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Lviv.jpg?itok=MnZhrE5C)
Building the cultural cappacities of the local community. Case study written in 2010.
![Urban Renewal in a Deprived Community](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Luton.jpg?itok=ALSXMas0)
Local development scheme implemented in Marsh Farm. Case study written in 2010.
![Implementing the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy at the Local Level](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Khongchai.jpg?itok=RO9eeGbr)
Sustainable development in Khong Chai (Thailand). Case study written in 2007.
![In Saillans, local democracy is built upon transparency, collegiality and citizen participation](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Saillans.jpg?itok=HTCgUrAC)
Interview taken in 2017.
![Municipal Council for Children](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Jericho.jpg?itok=L-UPDZBp)
Fostering Youth People Inclusion and Participation. Case study written in 2007.
![Local Plan Fostering Inclusion and Accessibilty](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/J%C3%A9rez.jpg?itok=7wtZGcN0)
Mainstreaming accessibilty in Jérez de la Frontera. Case study written in 2010.
![Fostering Urban Development and Local Autonomy](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/India%20Nagar%20Raj.jpg?itok=Ux7VhPAC)
The Nagar Raj Bill Act fosters community-based governance. Case study written in 2010.
![The Entrepreneurs Without Borders Initiative](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Hamburg.jpg?itok=ApFk9xxC)
Supporting entrepeneurship among the local migrant community. Case study written in 2010.
![Montevideo's Policy Initiatives on the Right to the City](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Montevideo%201.jpg?itok=GFV2mKOX)
An overview of housing and urban development policies implemented by Montevideo. Interview taken in 2018.
![Habana's Urban Agriculture Policy](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Habana.jpg?itok=tpy3GYEZ)
Fostering urban food production beyond times of crisis. Case study written in 2010.
![Upholding the Social Function of the Financial System](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Fortaleza.jpg?itok=GMmQNcsM)
A look into de Banco Palmas experience implemented in Fortaleza. Case study written in 2010.
![Eldoret's Experience in Municipalizing the Local Water Service](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Eldoret.jpg?itok=sotR5Mwt)
A public policy with social inclusion and service improvement goals. Case study written in 2010.
![Public Laundries and Education Support for Women's Empowerment](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Diyarbakir.jpg?itok=iZW_1glB)
Social inclusion at the city's periphery. Case study written in 2007.
![Madrid's Local Initiatives on Digital Democracy](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Madrid.jpg?itok=w9jt7MaR)
Explore Madrid's local initiatives on digital democracy. Interview taken in 2017.
![Building a culture of peace from the bottom-up](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Grigny.jpg?itok=KBhJqsRq)
Grigny is mainstreaming the right to peace agenda through local action and global advocacy.
![Goicoechea's human development policy](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Goicoechea.jpg?itok=i_ZdzFNi)
Fostering inclusion through an approach based on participation and human rights.
[ Click here to read the report ]
![A Participatory Budgeting Initiative Fostering Indigenous Women Empowerment](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Cotacachi.jpg?itok=TQwS3icy)
Held in Cotacachi (Ecuador). Case study written in 2007.
![Mainstreaming Sustainability in Local Life: Cambieresti initiative](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Casalecchio.jpg?itok=sll-YMyC)
Transforming consumption, conservation and lifestyle. Case study written in 2010.
![Implementing a "Zero Waste" Strategy at a Local Level](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Cappanori.jpg?itok=FRAY66UN)
Advancing the ecological transition from the bottom-up! Case study written in 2010.
[ Click here to read the case study ]
![Transforming the Cultural Policy of a City](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Cannakale.jpg?itok=ONWrRT5W)
A year-long arts, culture and community dialogue project held in Çanakkale. Case studywritten in 2010.
![Social Inclusion Audit and Toolkit for Local Libraries](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Canadian%20Libraries.jpg?itok=gJfR00Ij)
The audit allows libraries to better understand barriers to inclusion and accessibility. Case study written in 2010.
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![Local Policy on Ageing and Old People](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Webp.net-resizeimage%20%285%29.jpg?itok=4Grh_ua1)
Case study developed in the context of the "Bogotá Humana" Development Plan.
![Local Policy on Childhood and Adolescence](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Webp.net-resizeimage%20%284%29.jpg?itok=4XAWre_b)
Case study developed in the context of the "Bogotá Humana" Development Plan.
[ Click here to read the case study ]
![Radio Sigida Joli: Building the Community](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Bamako.jpg?itok=-fUR00qo)
A community radio experience fostering social cohesion and youth empowerement in Bamako. Case study written in 2010.
![Local Strategy for Free Public Transport](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Aubagne.jpg?itok=OEdA1Twa)
Implementing a free public transport system to address spatial inequalities. Case study written in 2010.
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![Integrated Management of the Microbasins and Protected Natural Areas](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_map/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Armenia_0.jpg?itok=j6roqHT1)
Design of a peri-urban natural corridor based on participatory methodologies. Case study written in 2010.
![Charter of Citizen Participation and Right to the City](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Senegal.jpg?itok=yLv0QZoT)
Charter of Citizen Participation and Right to the City
Bringing together human rights defenders and local governments.
![Malmö's Experience in Muncipalizing the Local Water Service](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Malm%C3%B6.jpg?itok=nbO94I2x)
Malmö's Experience in Muncipalizing the Local Water Service
The variable geometry of participation in VA SYD Water. Case study written in 2010.
![Participatory Cultural Planning in Lviv](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Lviv.jpg?itok=Ao5k0wNV)
Participatory Cultural Planning in Lviv
Building the cultural cappacities of the local community. Case study written in 2010.
![Urban Renewal in a Deprived Community](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Luton.jpg?itok=RtYFbsRU)
Urban Renewal in a Deprived Community
Local development scheme implemented in Marsh Farm. Case study written in 2010.
![Implementing the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy at the Local Level](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Khongchai.jpg?itok=A8y8DZGm)
Localizing the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy
Sustainable development in Khong Chai (Thailand). Case study written in 2007.
![In Saillans, local democracy is built upon transparency, collegiality and citizen participation](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Saillans.jpg?itok=LDp8_rcv)
In Saillans, local democracy is built upon transparency, collegiality and citizen participation
Interview taken in 2017.
![Municipal Council for Children](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Jericho.jpg?itok=fH3XFoH-)
Jericho's Municipal Council for Children
Fostering Youth People Inclusion and Participation. Case study written in 2007.
![Local Plan Fostering Inclusion and Accessibilty](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2021-06/J%C3%A9rez.jpg?itok=yP-Tbj6L)
Local Plan Fostering Inclusion and Accessibilty
Mainstreaming accessibilty in Jérez de la Frontera. Case study written in 2010.
![Fostering Urban Development and Local Autonomy](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2021-06/India%20Nagar%20Raj.jpg?itok=XTc_OUJd)
Fostering Local Development and Autonomy
The Nagar Raj Bill Act fosters community-based governance. Case study written in 2010.
![The Entrepreneurs Without Borders Initiative](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Hamburg.jpg?itok=aeFSYQF7)
The Entrepreneurs Without Borders Initiative
Supporting entrepeneurship among the local migrant community. Case study written in 2010.
![Montevideo's Policy Initiatives on the Right to the City](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Montevideo%201.jpg?itok=K2FzxT3j)
Montevideo's Policies on the Right to the City
An overview of housing and urban development policies implemented by Montevideo. Interview taken in 2018.
![Habana's Urban Agriculture Policy](/sites/default/files/styles/observatory_item/public/observatory/images/2021-06/Habana.jpg?itok=WY2Umovy)
Habana's Urban Agriculture Policy
Fostering urban food production beyond times of crisis. Case study written in 2010.