General Information
Organisation
Union of Towns and Municipalities of the Czech Republic
Acronym / Name
SMOCR
Street & Number
Antala Staska 2059/80b
ZIP
140 46
City
Praha 4, Krč
Country
Costa Rica
Website
www.smocr.cz
E-mail address organisation
smocr@smocr.cz
Telephone number
+420 23 47 09 711
General Description
General Description
SMO ČR (Union of Towns and Municipalities of the Czech Republic) is a voluntary, apolitical and non-governmental organisation founded as an interest group of towns and municipalities. SMO ČR is a partner to governmental and parliamentary political representation and therefore participates in the preparation and creation of draft legislative measures in areas pertaining to the competencies of municipalities.
One of its objectives is to promote cooperation between local authorities and their organisations at the international level, with particular focus on Eastern Europe. The activity of SMO ČR is primarily based on the active participation of mayors, lord mayors and municipal representatives who, beyond the framework of their duties, are also devoted to general self-government issues.
The Secretariat of the Union has been providing development assistance since 2014. SMO ČR associates approximately 2,500 municipalities and towns. They represent more than 70% of the total population of the Czech Republic.
One of its objectives is to promote cooperation between local authorities and their organisations at the international level, with particular focus on Eastern Europe. The activity of SMO ČR is primarily based on the active participation of mayors, lord mayors and municipal representatives who, beyond the framework of their duties, are also devoted to general self-government issues.
The Secretariat of the Union has been providing development assistance since 2014. SMO ČR associates approximately 2,500 municipalities and towns. They represent more than 70% of the total population of the Czech Republic.
Competences
Up to 5 fields of competences (OECD Sector Classification)
• Decentralisation and support to subnational government
• Urban development and management
• Rural development
• Promotion of development awareness (non-sector allocable)
• Urban development and management
• Rural development
• Promotion of development awareness (non-sector allocable)
Experiences
Action title
Promotion of development awareness (non-sector allocable)
Sector(s)
• Promotion of development awareness (non-sector allocable)
Country
Czech Rep.
Cost of the action (EUR)
12.318,80 EUR
Role in the action
Coordinator
Donors to the action
Czech Development Agency
Amount contributed by donor
10.870 EUR
Dates
01/01/2014 to 31/07/2014
Objectives and results of the action
Objectives:
- to raise awareness and knowledge of the Czech municipalities about development cooperation
- to raise participation of Czech municipalities in development cooperation
- to strengthen capacity of Union of Towns and Municipalitie of the Czech republic in the field of development cooperation
Results:
- analyses and study on involvement of the Czech municipalities into development cooperation
- database of Czech municipalities involved in development cooperation created
- educative seminar for municipal representatives
- SMOCR extended the scope of activities and services provided in the field of development cooperation
- to raise awareness and knowledge of the Czech municipalities about development cooperation
- to raise participation of Czech municipalities in development cooperation
- to strengthen capacity of Union of Towns and Municipalitie of the Czech republic in the field of development cooperation
Results:
- analyses and study on involvement of the Czech municipalities into development cooperation
- database of Czech municipalities involved in development cooperation created
- educative seminar for municipal representatives
- SMOCR extended the scope of activities and services provided in the field of development cooperation
