Overview
Action Mediator proudly organized a prestigious Training cum meeting Program on “Strengthening Urban Local Government Services” for officials of the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), Government of Bangladesh.
This international program was conducted in Italy and the United Kingdom from 6 October to 18 October 2025, in collaboration with leading academic and institutional partners including Università Roma Tre, ANCI (National Association of Italian Municipalities), Rome City Council, and the Polytechnic University of Milan.
The program aimed to enhance participants’ knowledge and skills through a combination of academic sessions, institutional meetings, policy discussions, and field visits, providing a comprehensive understanding of European models of governance, urban planning, and public service delivery.
Core Objectives
The program was designed around the following key objectives:
1. Strengthening understanding of local governance systems
2. Enhancing financial management and fiscal decentralization
3. Promoting effective and transparent public administration
4. Improving citizen engagement and participatory governance
5. Developing sustainable and resilient urban communities
6. Strengthening human resource management in public institutions
7. Ensuring legal compliance and ethical governance practices
8. Enhancing emergency preparedness and response systems
9. Improving infrastructure planning and management
10. Strengthening intergovernmental coordination
11. Promoting environmental sustainability initiatives
12. Enhancing communication and public relations strategies
13. Encouraging diversity and inclusivity in governance
14. Supporting local economic development and investment
Program Highlights
• High-level institutional meetings with European government bodies
• Academic sessions with renowned universities and experts
• Exposure to smart city technologies and sustainable infrastructure
• Field visits to major urban development and heritage sites
• Comparative learning between European and South Asian governance systems
🔷 Italy Program (6–14 October 2025)
📍 Rome & Milan
The Italy segment provided in-depth exposure to municipal governance, national administrative frameworks, and innovative urban planning strategies.
Key Activities:
• ANCI (National Association of Italian Municipalities):
Insights into municipal governance, fiscal decentralization, and citizen engagement
• Rome City Council:
Urban planning, zoning strategies, and smart city integration
• Department for Public Administration (Italy):
Civil service reform, digital governance (SPID), and administrative efficiency
• Università Roma Tre:
Academic sessions on climate-resilient infrastructure and sustainable urban design
• Polytechnic University of Milan:
Advanced research on smart governance, urban resilience, and digital integration
Exposure Visits:
• Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican City
• Milan Duomo, Sforza Castle, Brera District
• Urban infrastructure and heritage management systems
🔷 United Kingdom Program (14–18 October 2025)
The UK segment focused on advanced governance models, infrastructure management, and sustainability practices.
Key Learning Areas:
• Local council governance and decentralization
• Public finance and revenue systems
• Infrastructure and transport management
• Waste management and circular economy
• Citizen engagement and social inclusion
• Climate action and green urban development
🔷 Key Learning Areas
Participants gained practical knowledge in:
• Urban governance and decentralization
• Public financial management
• Smart city development and digital services
• Climate resilience and sustainability
• Infrastructure management
• Citizen engagement and participatory planning
• Disaster risk management
• Institutional coordination and policy implementation
🔷 Outcomes & Impact
The program delivered significant outcomes:
• Enhanced institutional and technical capacity of participants
• Improved understanding of European governance systems
• Adoption of innovative and sustainable urban development practices
• Strengthened Bangladesh–Europe institutional collaboration
• Development of actionable strategies for local government reform
🔷 Recommendations for Bangladesh
Based on the program insights, the following recommendations were identified:
• Introduce digital governance platforms for public service delivery
• Develop sustainable urban planning frameworks
• Strengthen local revenue generation systems
• Invest in climate-resilient infrastructure
• Promote citizen participation in planning processes
• Enhance administrative efficiency and transparency
• Expand international collaboration with global institutions
🔷 Role of Action Mediator
Action Mediator, Bangladesh, successfully managed and coordinated the entire program, including:
✔ Program Design & Development
✔ Institutional Meeting Arrangements
✔ Academic & Training Coordination
✔ Exposure Visit Planning
✔ Travel & Logistics Management
✔ On-ground Support and Facilitation
We ensured a seamless and impactful learning experience aligned with international standards.
🔷 Call to Action
Looking to organize international training or study tours?
Action Mediator offers:
🌍 Government Training Programs
🏛️ Institutional Visit Arrangements
🎓 Academic & Exposure Programs
✈️ Complete Travel & Logistics Support
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