House enumerated as part of the CCODE process.

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Malawi Opens National Dialogue on Tenure Security

The Malawian NGO CCODE facilitated the National Tenure Dialogue to ensure that the urban poor would have a voice in the urban policy development process that is currently underway in the southeast African nation. The issue of tenure security is a critical one in Malawi, where rapid urbanisation is having a major impact on land management.

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Changing the Conversation on Ghana’s Cities

In order to raise awareness of the urban agenda in Ghana, and Accra in particular, the Cities Alliance and the World Bank have supported a major advocacy initiative aimed at generating debate in a constructive and inclusive way. The initiative is already changing the urban dialogue in the country.

Traditional authorities at the launch of the Ghana National Urban Policy. Photo:

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Ghana Launches First-Ever National Urban Policy

Developed with the support of GIZ, the new policy represents a significant step in Ghana’s efforts to respond to the challenges and opportunities of rapid urbanisation.

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World Bank Financing Expands Uganda Country Programme to 14 Cities

With its substantial investment in building the institutional space for partnership, TSUPU has created a unique platform for World Bank investments into secondary cities. Initially launched in five towns, TSUPU has expanded to an additional 9 cities nationwide through the World Bank’s US$150 million municipal support programme.

Cities Alliance Results

A Global Policy Focus on Slum Upgrading

Developed by the Cities Alliance in 1999, the Cities Without Slums Action Plan drew global attention to the importance of slum upgrading when its targets were incorporated into the UN Millennium Development Goals (Target 11).

Partnerships Between Slum Dwellers and Local Governments

The Cities Alliance has helped international slum dweller federations operating in more than 30 countries in Africa and Asia to partner with local governments, often replacing antagonism with trust.

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Expanding Ethiopian Cities Network Fosters Peer-to-Peer Learning

Having seen city networks benefit their counterparts in other countries, a group of Ethiopian urban leaders approached the Cities Alliance about establishing a similar network. More »