Australian Local Government Association - The Association's task is to add value at the national level to the work of State and Territory Associations and their member Councils. www.alga.com.au/alga.htm
Council of State Governments (U.S.) - The only regional network for identifying and sharing ideas with state leaders. www.statesnews.org/programs/index.html
National Center for Small Communities (U.S.) - Mission is to provide small town decision makers with the tools to govern effectively and the skills to expand local economies, protect natural resources and preserve community character. www.natat.org/ncsc
Sister Cities International - A non-profit citizen diplomacy network seeking stronger economic and cultural ties at the municipal level between US and international communities. Site includes directory of sister cities, list of cities seeking sisters, programs, and sponsors. www.sister-cities.org
South African Local Government Association - SALGA strives to represent, promote and protect, the interests of local government in South Africa. www.local.gov.za/SALGA/salindex.html
Swedish Association of Local Authorities - Association founded in 1908 to defend the interests of and promote cooperation between the municipal authorities of Sweden. www.svekom.se/skvad/indexeng.htm
The Civic Network - An evolving collection of online resources dedicated to supporting civic life and citizen participation. civic.net
The Federation of Swedish County Councils - Organization representing the interests of county councils and equivalent regional government entities in Sweden. www.lf.se/lfenglish/default.htm
The Metropolis Project - An international forum for research and policy on migrations, diversity and changing cities. international.metropolis.net
