OUR MISSION

The Association of Polish Cities effectively supports Polish cities in their efforts to develop socially and economically, and disseminate good practices in modern and innovative governanceof communities of citizens.

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Good Urban Energy Transformation Practices

Interesting Polish, German and Norwegian case studies were presented at the “Energy Transition – Use of Green Energy in Modern Cities. SMART CITY Technologies as an Energy Management Tool” conferen...
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The “EMPIRIAE Experience Exchange Network – Entrepreneurial Cities and Towns” on Young People in the Business World

Co-operation between the three sectors was the pivotal theme for thought exchange during the December session of the EMPIRIAE Experience Exchange Network – Entrepreneurial Cities and Towns.
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Energy Transformation at a Local Development Forum Seminar

The December Local Development Forum session held in Piła on 7 December was included in the schedule of the “Energy Transition – Use of Green Energy in Modern Cities. SMART CITY Technologies as an ...
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Winners and Finalists of the “Local Government Leaders of Governance 2023” Competition

Lądek-Zdrój, Ostrów Wielkopolski, Konin and Lublin are winners of this year’s Competition with a focus on “Urban Energy Transformation for Climate Neutrality and Life Quality Improvement”. Competit...
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“Local Government Leaders of Governance 2023” Competition Gala and Conference

An international conference with a focus on energy transition and smart city focus will be held in Piła on 7 and 8 December. This is also when we will meet winners and finalists of the “Local Gover...
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Jelenia Góra Visits Akureyri as part of the “Local Development” Programme

A Jelenia Góra municipal delegation visited Akureyri, Iceland, on 14 and 15 November 2023. The delegation was headed by the city’s Deputy Mayor Renata Kwiatek.
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TILLIT – TRUST. Representatives of Cities and Towns on a Study Visit to Oslo

Representatives of cities and towns participating in the “Local Development” Programme joined a yet another study visit in Norway, “Green City” the chosen leitmotif for the five-day Scandinavian tour.
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“Local Government Leaders of Governance 2023” Competition Gala and International Conference in Piła – SAVE THE DATE

On 7 and 8 December 2023, the Association of Polish Cities Team will join forces with the Piła municipality to organise a unique event – Local Development Forum conference and seminar with an urban...
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Employee Satisfaction Survey Tool

We are hereby offering access to the content package designed by the aforementioned Experience Exchange Network – HUMAN RESOURCES for use as part of employee satisfaction survey preparations and de...
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On Open Governance Benefits – EMPIRIAE at the Cieszyn Castle

Participants of two EMPIRIAE Experience Exchange Networks – CIVIC CITIES AND TOWNS and LEADERS’ NETWORK – met on 19 and 20 October at the Cieszyn Castle to discuss challenges faced by open governan...
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Fourth Session of the EMPIRIAE Experience Exchange Network – URBAN RESOURCES / FINANCE

The fourth session of the EMPIRIAE Experience Exchange Network – URBAN RESOURCES / FINANCE was held on 17 and 18 October 2023 in Poznań, attendants doubling as active participants of the Local Tren...
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“JarosLOVE – Out of Love for People” – Additional Project Funding

Deputy minister M. Jarosińska-Jedynak and mayor of the Jarosław Municipality signed an annex to the “JarosLOVE – Out of Love for People” funding agreement on 11 October, raising project funding fro...
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Digitising Local Government Services – Network Convention in Przemyśl

The City of Przemyśl welcomed representatives of the Association of Polish Cities and local government officials participating in the EMPIRIAE Experience Exchange Network on 5 and 6 October.
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Entrepreneurial Cities and Towns Network. Municipal Infrastructure and Investment Options

An offline (face-to-face) meeting of the EMPIRIAE Experience Exchange Network – Entrepreneurial Cities and Towns was held in Nisko and Stalowa Wola on 14 and 15 September, with a focus on “Municipa...
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Small and Medium-Sized Cities and Towns as Development Centres – Local Development Forum seminar report

All towns and cities, small and medium-sized municipalities included, have their own potential – yet the degree to which it is identified, launched, and used varies.
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Jarosław – a Town Choosing the Path of “Illumination”

As a key component of expressing reputation and competitive identity, a town’s brand extends beyond its logo and slogan.
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Leaders on Communicating Effectively with Local Residents

Representatives of cities and towns participating in the “Local Development” Programme met in Złotów on 7 and 8 September. This was a yet another convention of the EMPIRIAE Experience Exchange Netw...
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Przemyśl – Community Participation Strategy

In Przemyśl, works are underway to identify priority goals and overall activity directions for the Community Participation Strategy. A follow-up Final Report for a local resident opinion poll has b...
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Starachowice – Green Budgeting in Schools

Municipal authorities have prioritised schoolchildren joining community participation processes. The Eco-Budget wherein Starachowice primary school pupils will be making project delivery-related de...
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Kędzierzyn-Koźle – A Former School Given a new Lease on Life

Kędzierzyn-Koźle – City of Opportunities is planning local integration, Norwegian style. A remarkable investment is kicking off in town – a former primary school building will be fully transformed ...
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“Local Development” Programme in 2023 – Statistics, Events, Participants

The “Local Development” Programme is now in its fifth year, having entered the final principal stage of cities and towns selecting projects for delivery and commencing project implementation.