UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities: 64 new members from 35 countries
Paris – 64 cities from 35 countries join the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) in recognition of their outstanding efforts to make lifelong learning a reality for all at the local level. The new cities were announced on Wednesday, during a high-level virtual event “Empowering Learners of All Ages: UNESCO Learning Cities Transform Lives”.
The UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities is an international network comprising cities that successfully promote lifelong learning across their communities. The new learning cities were added to the network on the recommendation of a jury of experts. A strong commitment to lifelong learning by the mayor and city administration and a track record of good practices and policy initiatives are key prerequisites for becoming a learning city.
“Cities are key to transforming the right to education into a tangible reality for individuals of all ages. With the new admissions, the network now includes 356 member cities from all around the world that share know-how and pave the way for lifelong learning opportunities for 390 million citizens,” said UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay.
The new members are:
Africa
São Filipe, Cabo Verde
Bikok, Cameroon
Maroua 1er, Cameroon
Yaoundé 1er, Cameroon
Gagnoa, Côte d’Ivoire
Dakar, Senegal
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
Arab States
Muharraq, Bahrain
Alexandria, Egypt
Sharkia, Egypt
Zefta, Egypt
Agadir, Kingdom of Morocco
Essaouira, Kingdom of Morocco
Fès, Kingdom of Morocco
Muscat, Oman
Nizwa, Oman
Sur, Oman
Umm Salal, Qatar
Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia
Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Asia and the Pacific
Nanjing, People’s Republic of China
Suzhou, People’s Republic of China
Legazpi, Philippines
Buan, Republic of Korea
Seo-gu (Gwangju), Republic of Korea
Hanam, Republic of Korea
Bangkok, Thailand
Khon Kaen, Thailand
Yala, Thailand
Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Son La, Viet Nam
Europe and North America
Liège, Belgium
Lille, France
Senaki, Georgia
Dresden, Germany
Szombathely, Hungary
Waterford, Ireland
Fundão, Portugal
Cugir, Romania
Galati, Romania
Bratislava, Slovakia
Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
Manchester, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Wakefield, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Lviv, Ukraine
Sumy, Ukraine
Ternopil, Ukraine
Latin America and the Caribbean
Córdoba, Argentina
Firmat, Argentina
Curitiba, Brazil
Leme, Brazil
Recife, Brazil
Azogues, Ecuador
La Paz (Baja California Sur), Mexico
Mérida, Mexico
San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Estelí, Nicaragua
Masaya, Nicaragua
Ocotal, Nicaragua
Andahuaylillas, Peru
Ica, Peru
Santiago de Surco, Peru