Monitoring and Reporting
Every four years, member cities are required to submit a periodic Membership Monitoring Report, with the aim of:
- Demonstrating their steadfast commitment towards the implementation of the UCCN Mission Statement both at the local and international level;
- Renewing their engagement through the presentation of an action plan for the following four years;
- Obtaining insights into cities’ achievements and lessons learnt, as well as the impact of the designation; and
- Building an information and knowledge pool to leverage local cultural policies for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
The UCCN Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism helps to more effectively chart progress, showcase concrete achievements of the UCCN, highlight effective policies, strategies and partnerships and support the development and evidence-based formulation and implementation of new, evidence-based action plans. It also raises awareness of emerging issues regarding the role of culture and creativity in sustainable urban development.
Following the adoption of the MONDIACULT 2022 Declaration at the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development in September 2022, which reaffirmed culture as a “global public good”, the Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism fosters the UCCN’s commitment to supporting systemic anchoring of culture in public policies at the local level through strengthened engagement and mobilization of local stakeholders and partners.
To consult member cities’ Membership Monitoring Reports, please visit each of their dedicated web pages, under the section ‘Relevant Links’.
