International partnerships
Introduction |
Background |
Sister cities |
Friendship cities |
Strategic alliance |
Strategic environment |
Key themes |
Covec report |
Brisbane |
Busan |
Fukuoka |
Guangzhou |
Hamburg |
Los Angeles |
Shinagawa |
Tomioka |
Study visits
| Features
Background
International city partnerships were first initiated at the end of the Second
World War, in an effort to lessen the chance of future world conflicts.
Central
European cities formed alliances to foster understanding and co-operation across
international and cultural boundaries. In the 1950s the concept was formalised
following support from US President Dwight Eisenhower. While the commitment to international peace and understanding remains strong,
the focus of 'sister city' relationships has changed over time.
Auckland
categorises its eight international partnerships under 'sister city',
'friendship city' or 'strategic alliance', thereby distinguishing their purpose
and work programme.
Visit Sister Cities New Zealand
or Sister Cities International for
further information.
Updated September 2009
