Considering that no metropolis is self-sufficient, but that each has specific experience and expertise, the members of Metropolis deem it essential that the Association ensures closer, more concrete and durable cooperation between the metropolises of the world. This facilitates not only the transfer of knowledge, but also of resources without which they will not be able to ensure a decent future for their population.

The Technical Assistance Scheme came into operation in 1993 and was set up to encourage the exchange of experience and specialised know-how between Metropolis members.

Objectives: * To foster exchanges among the members of the Association; * To enable metropolises to implement their development and urban management projects.