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10 April 2025

Explore the Dynamic Network of the Urban Agenda Partnerships

Since the launch of the Urban Agenda for the EU with the Pact of Amsterdam in 2016, 20 different Thematic Partnerships have been established, with eight currently active. Each Partnership involves a diverse range of stakeholders, ensuring multi-level governance, cooperation, and coordination across various levels—from EU institutions to national, regional, and local authorities, as well as research institutions, umbrella organisations, and other stakeholders to address key urban challenges.
A Deep Dive with an Interactive Map 

To navigate this extensive network of key players, we are launching a new interactive map. This map allows users to explore the composition of each Partnership, and the types of stakeholders involved. 

Through the map, you can get an overview of:  

Members of the Partnerships: View all Urban Agenda Partnerships at once or filter the map to display specific Partnerships by selecting the corresponding sub-layers 

Stakeholder Types: Select specific types of organisations by choosing the relevant sub-layer. For example, by selecting “Cities”, the map will show all the cities involved in each country across the various generations of Partnerships. You can also explore the number of Urban Agenda Partnerships that a member has participated in. 

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Key Data Insights

Cities: A total of 131 cities have participated in the UAEU Partnerships, with 65 still active, demonstrating the broad involvement of urban areas across Europe. 

National Authorities: There are 53 national authorities representing a wide range of EU member states, with 20 still active in ongoing Partnerships. 

Regional Authorities: A total of 22 regional authorities have participated in the UAEU, 16 of which are currently active. 

Umbrella Organisations: 14 umbrella organisations have been involved, with 12 still active. 

Other Stakeholders: The UAEU Partnerships also include a variety of other stakeholders, totalling 62, with 40 still active. 

Participation in UAEU Partnerships is spread across stakeholders from all EU Member States, with each Member having been represented in a Partnership at least once. Among the most active countries in terms of city participation are the Netherlands, with 12 cities, Italy with 11 cities, and Poland with 10 cities. It is also noteworthy that some cities have participated in multiple Thematic Partnerships. For example, the Municipality of The Hague has joined the Circular Economy, Public Procurement, and Water Sensitive City Partnerships, while the City of Turin has been involved in the Job and Skills, Public Procurement, and Water Sensitive City Partnerships. These examples highlight the value and impact of involvement in these multi-stakeholder and multi-level governance collaborations.  

Explore the Potential of the Urban Agenda Partnerships Network 

This extensive network forms a vibrant ecosystem of actors dedicated to urban issues. The map serves as a powerful tool, not only for exploring the different generations of Partnerships but also for networking within this dynamic community. 

Explore the map to learn more!