What is decentralized cooperation?
Decentralized cooperation refers to partnerships established between local authorities, local institutions, or public actors in different countries.
It enables the development of joint projects based on:
• the exchange of experiences
• the sharing of skills
• the co-creation of actions
• adaptation to local contexts
Unlike a top-down approach, it prioritizes horizontal dialogue between territories.
Our approach
For ROADS, decentralized cooperation is not about transferring models from one territory to another.
It is based on:
• listening to local needs
• contextualizing practices
• coordination between stakeholders
• the gradual building of synergies
Our role is to facilitate connections and support partnerships based on mutual respect.
Areas concerned
Each cooperation is tailored to the territory concerned.
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Sustainable territorial development
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Cultural cooperation
Local public innovation
Ecological and social transitions
A transnational dynamic
ROADS acts as a bridge between France and several Latin American countries.
These collaborations foster:
• the exchange of best practices
• mutual enrichment
• comparative analysis
• the creation of sustainable networks
Cooperation thus becomes a shared learning space rather than a one-off initiative.