We invite Cities Alliance members and partners to submit articles on their activities, with a strong focus on impacts and lessons learned there from. For further details on providing such submissions send an e-mail to us.
Despite a growing awareness of urban youth, relatively little action has been taken in this area compared to other development issues. It is a growing imperative to do so. More
A groundbreaking slum upgrading project in the Chamanculo C neighbourhood is a unique example of trilateral cooperation between the Governments of Brazil, Italy and the city of Maputo, supported by the Cities Alliance.More
One of the highlights of the event was the launch of the book "Financing Africa’s Cities – The Imperative of Local Investments" by AfD Senior Urban Finance Specialist Dr. Thierry Paulais.More
A recent national urban forum in Malawi, supported by the Cities Alliance, highlighted the progressive approach to dialogue on urbanisation that is taking place in the country. More
VP Jejomar Binay welcomed ongoing Cities Alliance and World Bank support, including a CDS programme, establishment of a cities network, a national slum upgrading strategy and a Knowledge Management and Exchange System for City Managers.More
United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) reaffirmed its commitment to the joint agenda with the Cities Alliance at the 2011 UCLG World Council in Florence.More
In its outcome document, the Busan partnership emphasised the critical role that local governments play in linking citizens with government and ensuring ownership of countries’ development agendas.More
