CIFAL stands for “Centre International de Formation des Acteurs Locaux” (in French), and “Centro Internacional de Formación para Actores Locales” (in Spanish)

The global Network of International Training Centres for Local Actors – CIFAL Network – is composed of 9 centres covering Africa, Asia, North and South America, and Europe.  Each CIFAL Centre is a regional hub for capacity development bringing together public sector, private sector and civil society.

Most LDP training activities are delivered through the CIFAL Network. They assist local actors in achieving sustainable urbanisation in the context of increasing responsibilities at a local level, particularly relating to high priority issues in line with the three thematic areas of LDP.