The central purpose of the CIFAL training programs is to develop and strengthen human capacities to better respond to development challenges and to facilitate City-to-City (C2C) partnerships. The CIFAL alliance provides a platform for dialogue and knowledge transfer on key development-related issues. Through knowledge management methodologies, CIFALs provide networking opportunities that lead to collaboration, facilitation of peer-to-peer learning and exchange of best practices.
The CIFAL network was launched in 2003 and since its inception has had a significant impact on reaching beneficiaries worldwide. In 2022 alone, the network reached 97,400 beneficiaries through 548 learning events.