ICMA is at the core of driving better communities. With a mission and passion to advance professional local government through ethics, leadership, innovation and new technology, we build sustainable, inclusive, thriving communities that improve local governments nationally and around the world and make them ready for the future.
Our work increases capacity of local governments globally. We provide distinct expertise and essential services that positively impact the quality of people’s lives. Whether this is by enhancing smart communities through innovative services, empowering citizen engagement, enabling economic development, building, developing and upskilling local talent or strengthening leadership and forward-thinking local government management – our work impacts how life is lived in today’s and tomorrow’s communities.