International cooperation to shape smart, innovative and resilient territories
Continental Agency designs and implements sustainable development projects through international technical assistance, mutual cooperation and diplomacy among cities and countries.
An international entity for cooperation and sustainable development
The International Cooperation Agency for Development — Continental Agency — is an international, legally established and independent entity focused on managing, designing and implementing sustainable development projects through international technical assistance, mutual cooperation and diplomacy between cities and countries.
We deliver high-level international training programs and hands-on exposure to successful experiences in cities and countries around the world, driving the construction of smart, innovative and resilient territories.
Three purposes guide the Agency's international cooperation
We turn international experience into capacities, alliances and sustainable projects for cities, countries and territories.
Sustainable development
Management, design and implementation of sustainable development projects through international cooperation and specialised technical assistance.
Smart and resilient territories
International high-level training programs to accelerate the transformation of cities and territories into innovative, sustainable and inclusive spaces.
Regional answers to global challenges
Bringing together leaders, experts and strategic actors to contribute regional solutions to global development challenges.
International High-Level Training Program 2026–2027
Continental Agency organises international tours, high-level training missions, exposure to successful experiences and specialised events to strengthen institutional capacities and promote sustainable development.
Miami, Doral & Coral Gables
Efficient public administration and the transformation of smart, innovative and sustainable territories.
Curitiba
Sustainable urban planning, efficient public transport, environment and smart territories.
Washington D.C.
Technical cooperation for development, strategic alliances and financing for sustainable projects.
Medellín & Metropolitan Region
Sustainable urban development, mass transit, efficient public companies and smart territories.
International representatives and liaisons
Continental Agency operates through representatives and liaisons across the Americas, Portuguese-speaking Africa, Europe and Asia, promoting cooperation, integration, technical assistance and technology exchange.
Explore countriesAmericas
Cooperation, missions and exchange of experiences with cities, governments and institutions across the American continent.
Portuguese-speaking Africa
Strategic cooperation links and technical assistance with Portuguese-speaking territories.
Europe
Exchange of successful experiences, technical cooperation and institutional capacity building.
Asia
International cooperation in innovation, technology, sustainability and urban development.
Agendas that shape our international cooperation
Thematic areas that structure missions, advisory work and sustainable projects across the world.
Official global launch in Milan, Italy
On May 11, 2016, Continental Agency was officially launched worldwide through a protocol ceremony at the Urban Center of the Piazza del Duomo, hosted by the Municipality of Milan.
The ceremony brought together authorities from Milan and 45 distinguished authorities from the American, Asian, African and European continents as witnesses of honour.
See presentationMulti-actor cooperation
The Agency promotes cooperation, integration, technical assistance and technology exchange with national, regional and local governments, international organisations, academia and the private sector.
Let's build cooperation for sustainable development
Continental Agency connects cities, countries, governments, institutions and strategic actors to turn international experience into capacities, alliances and sustainable projects.