The meeting between Anci and a delegation from the Association of Communes of the Seine-et-Marne Department (France) took place on June 3 in Rome, promoted by Anci national and Anci Lazio to foster the exchange of experiences between local administrations and the sharing of best practices in the governance of territories.
The meeting was attended by: Marco Fioravanti, Mayor of Ascoli Piceno and President of the National Anci Council, Guy Geoffroy President AMF77, Fabrice Maiolino French Consulates in Italy, Anne Chain-Larché Vice-President of the French Senate whilst Stefano Lo Russo Mayor of Turin and Vice-President of ANCI has sent a video message to our French colleagues.
“In a historical phase in which the world is marked by wars and tensions, we can build an authentic network that arises from below: from the municipalities, the territories, the local communities. Italy and France share a long history, common values and a common commitment to the quality of life, culture, heritage and the central role of communities,” declared Marco Fioravanti, Mayor of Ascoli Piceno and President of the National Council of Anci.
“Meetings like today’s strengthen these ties and help create connections that go beyond institutions, giving even more meaning to what I consider the definition of the role of the mayor: translating the dynamics of the global world into the daily lives of people.”.
Fioravanti then concluded his remarks by recalling that the future of Europe “lies in the ability of municipalities to build networks, bridges and connections, to learn from each other and to jointly develop innovative responses to the challenges of the present.”.
In his message, the vice chairman Lo Russo He recalled the partnership between France and Italy, highlighting how “the role of local administrations has become fundamental in addressing contemporary challenges and creating concrete opportunities for the benefit of citizens. Cooperation between Italian and French municipalities develops in many areas. First and foremost, there is institutional cooperation, which allows the exchange of good administrative practices and the implementation of joint projects. Through the exchange of administrators and technicians, municipalities can identify innovative solutions to improve public services, land management, sustainable mobility, and the digitalization of administrations.”.
For the Italian delegation of the Municipalities of Lazio, speaking at the debate were: Irene Mura, Councilor for productive activities of the Municipality of Pomezia, Luca Profili Mayor of the Municipality of Bagno Regio, Valentino Mantini Mayor of the Municipality of Cisterna di Latina, Chiara Mestichelli Deputy Mayor of the Municipality of Rieti, Nicola Burrini Mayor of Nettuno Municipality, on the line Riccardo Varone, Mayor of Monterotondo and Vice-President of Anci Lazio.
For the structure, Anci participated in the works Claudia Giovannini, responsible for Community and International Policies. The debate was moderated by the general director of Anci Lazio Federico Palla.
The meeting represented an opportunity for dialogue between Italian and French administrators on the topics of local governance, administrative innovation, and the role of municipalities in the construction of increasingly effective public policies that are closer to citizens.
Italian and French municipalities compared on good local administration practices
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