About CSPF

About European Cities for Sustainable Public Finances – CSPF

Member Cities

CSPF comprises the CEOs, CFOs and Finance Managers of the cities:

Amsterdam (NL)
Barcelona (ES)
Bordeaux Métropole (FR)
Hamburg (DE)
City of London Corporation (UK)
Tallinn (EE)
Trondheim (NO)

It is managed by KDZ - Centre for Public Adminstration Research, which also accompanies and supports the group with its experts.

CSPF Chairpersons & City Members

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Membership benefits

Are you a city manager and align with the CSPF mission and objectives? Then do not hesitate to contact us and enjoy the benefits of a CSPF membership:

Exclusive CSPF group membership: one city per country, ensuring a unique and influential network
Voice and vote on CSPF themes: shape the agenda with likeminded partners
Biannual group meetings: engage in dynamic discussions and receive exclusive insight from policy and academic experts
Rotating co-chair opportunity: contribute with your leadership and expertise
Access to comprehensive reports and co-created financial health KPIs based on accrual accounting
Prominent visibility: showcase your city's commitment with prime positioning in CSPF communication channels
Expense coverage: enjoy the perks with coverage of travel, accommodation, and meals for one representative at both annual meetings

History & PREVIOUS Road Maps

The CSPF was officially launched under the auspices of KDZ on 26 June 2020.

CSPF is the successor of the so-called European City Economic and Financial Governance (CEFG) Group, which was created in 2014 by the City of Barcelona and the European Institute of Public Administration, Barcelona (EIPA Barcelona), as well as five further major European cities to discuss fiscal and financial management issues from a cross-border perspective at city level. Proven results and successes of the group led to various group extensions and a wealth of outputs and insights produced.

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Kelmend Zajazi | Executive Director of NALAS

The long-term cooperation with KDZ means a lot to us at NALAS. In KDZ we found a peer that fully understands who we are.

Isabelle Verschuren | Federal Public Service Policy and Support (BOSA), CAF correspondent of Belgium

In the last years Belgium has planned and organised many different CAF activities (e.g. CAF training, Certification of CAF label) together with KDZ.

Josep Medrano | Director of Strategic Planning and Taxation, City of Barcelona

For the City of Barcelona, the collaboration with KDZ through the European "Cities for Sustainable Public Finances (CSPF)" has reached a qualitative advance.