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City-to-city cooperation addresses economic and social needs, mayors say Local municipalities in the EU and third countries are partnering up to boost local economic and social development, exchange best practices and promote civic participation.
Marsassoum, a small town on the Soungrougrou river in Senegal, has worked with the Belgian municipality of Anderlecht since 2018.
“The partnership responds to our needs at the local level,” Sény Mandiang, mayor of Marsassoum, told EURACTIV, explaining how Anderlecht has provided support to review the town’s planning documents and initiate local projects.
Under the partnership with the Belgian municipality, Marsassoum has set up a shared space called ‘Le Marsa’ to process and sell local products and a ...
Marsassoum, a small town on the Soungrougrou river in Senegal, has worked with the Belgian municipality of Anderlecht since 2018.
“The partnership responds to our needs at the local level,” Sény Mandiang, mayor of Marsassoum, told EURACTIV, explaining how Anderlecht has provided support to review the town’s planning documents and initiate local projects.
Under the partnership with the Belgian municipality, Marsassoum has set up a shared space called ‘Le Marsa’ to process and sell local products and a ...
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