It is the National Association of Italian Municipalities which represents almost 7000 municipalities (out of more than 8000).
ANCI supports Municipalities' interests and priorities at national and European level.

Experience in urban planning and cooperation
Urban planning: the Assocation has been consulted by the Italian Goverment and EU draft National Strategic plans, URBAN I & II experience, etc
Cooperation: active both as representative organisation of local authorities and as partner in several projects in the Mediterranen area (Balkan project, "Ali della colomba", etc.)

Expectations from the project
Strenghten the city-to-city cooperation at the EU - MEDA level;
Support the Italian Municipalities involved in the project;
Promote effective strategies for local development.