An infusion of foreign talent into a country with a faltering professional league and poor World Cup performances has paid dividends over the long term in knowledge-sharing and experience, contributing to revivals of both professional league and World Cup play.

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The network facilitates the sharing of experience, knowledge and resources among the member cities as a means of promoting the development of local creative industries and fostering worldwide co-operation for sustainable urban development.

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This support is offered through training, sharing information on success stories and encouraging networking to share knowledge and experience.

UNESCO: Community Learning Centres