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Cities CHALLENGES 2.0 project. Photo: GIZ
Urban News
News

Cities CHALLENGE 2.0: Building Vibrant and Resilient Neighbourhoods

Urban Development
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Climate Change and Resilience
30 Jul 2024
Galeshewe township, Kimberlay, South Africa. Photo: GIZ
Urban News
News

The New Traders Hub in Galeshewe: Boosting South African Businesses

11 May 2023
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Event

Workshop: Climate Change - Impact Assessment Tools for City Planners

Climate Change and Resilience
Strategic City Planning
Climate Adaptation
26 Sep 2022 - 26 Sep 2022
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Urban News
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In Memoriam - Vanessa Watson

Strategic City Planning
16 Sep 2021
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Results
News

Secure Tenure in African Cities: Local Innovations

Land
Innovation
Community Participation and Partnerships
Governance and Planning
16 Sep 2021
IISD RS - William Jiyana, South Africa
Cities Alliance News
News

In Memoriam - William Jiyana

09 Aug 2021
Aerial view of an informal settlement in Durban, South Africa
Event

Challenges and Perspectives for Tenure Security in African Cities

Innovation
Land
Tenure Security
Informality
08 Apr 2021 - 08 Apr 2021
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Results
News

South Africa: Innovative Walk-In Centre Helps Clients Feel at Home

Land
Community Participation and Partnerships
12 Nov 2020
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Event

The importance of gender equality in a time of crisis

Gender Equality
Slum Upgrading and Housing
Governance and Planning
Climate Change and Resilience
28 Jul 2020 - 28 Jul 2020
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Event

Webinar: The Transaction Support Centre, South Africa

Slum Upgrading and Housing
Governance and Planning
28 Jul 2020 - 28 Jul 2020
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Urban News
News

Data Dilemma: Addressing Housing Inequities in South Africa

03 Mar 2020
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Urban News
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Talking Transformation: Blockchains and Housing Ladders

28 Jan 2020
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Results
News

Securing tenure and building wealth in South Africa

16 Jan 2020
Women at the Heart of Recovery event flyer. Woman in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Photo: Olha Ivashchenko - UNOPS
Event

UCLG World Congress

11 Nov 2019 - 15 Nov 2019
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Spotlight On
News

Migration and Shaping the Inclusive City: the Case of Durban, South Africa

01 Oct 2017
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Spotlight On
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Johannesburg-Lilongwe Mentorship Programme Wins Urban Innovation Award

31 Jan 2013

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About Cities Alliance

Cities Alliance is the global partnership fighting urban poverty and promoting the role of cities.

To help achieve these goals, the Cities Alliance promotes long-term programmatic approaches that support national and local governments to develop appropriate policy frameworks, strengthen local skills and capacity, undertake strategic city planning, and facilitate investment.

 

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