Support for Preparation of 2006 State of South African Cities Report

Support for Preparation of 2006 State of South African Support for Preparation of 2006 State of South African Cities ReportCities ReportSub-Saharan Africa – South AfricaSub-Saharan Africa – South Africa

SummarySummaryThe South African Cities Network seeks Cities Alliance support for the production of the second State of the Cities Report (2006) and for the research and dissemination of issues related to the Report in the areas of city management, financial sustainability, governance, and economic growth and competitiveness.

The South African Cities Network seeks Cities Alliance support for the production of the second State of the Cities Report (2006) and for the research and dissemination of issues related to the Report in the areas of city management, financial sustainability, governance, and economic growth and competitiveness.

ActivitiesActivities

Publication of Second State of South African Cities Report; Dissemination to national, provincial, civil society

stakeholders; Compilation of research on best practices in:

- Natural resource use in urban context;- Developing institutional capacity for improved financial sustainability; - Carbon credits and methane conversion for sustainable cities; - Accreditation of municipalities; - Expanded Public Works Programme;- Tools for analysing the governance and performance of cities; - Economic growth and global competitiveness.

Publication of Second State of South African Cities Report; Dissemination to national, provincial, civil society

stakeholders; Compilation of research on best practices in:

- Natural resource use in urban context;- Developing institutional capacity for improved financial sustainability; - Carbon credits and methane conversion for sustainable cities; - Accreditation of municipalities; - Expanded Public Works Programme;- Tools for analysing the governance and performance of cities; - Economic growth and global competitiveness.

ObjectivesObjectives

• Produce the second State of South African Cities Report, to be published in 2006; and

• Support the continuing creation and dissemination of knowledge products related to the use of city development strategies and key themes in urban management, so as to enhance the ability of SACN members to efficiently use their resources to build sustainable cities.

• Produce the second State of South African Cities Report, to be published in 2006; and

• Support the continuing creation and dissemination of knowledge products related to the use of city development strategies and key themes in urban management, so as to enhance the ability of SACN members to efficiently use their resources to build sustainable cities.

SubmissionSubmission

Submitted by:

South African Cities Network

Submitted by:

South African Cities Network

CA Sponsor: World Bank, USAID, Dep’t of Provincial & Local Gov’t, SALGA, DANIDA, SIDA

CA Sponsor: World Bank, USAID, Dep’t of Provincial & Local Gov’t, SALGA, DANIDA, SIDA

Budget and TimeBudget and Time

Request to CA: $ 500,000Co-financing: $ 900,000Total Budget: $ 1,400,000


Duration:12 Months

Duration:12 Months

ImplementationImplementation

Implemented by: SACNCA Monitor:P. Persson

Implemented by: SACNCA Monitor:P. Persson

Expected Impact and ResultsExpected Impact and Results

(i) City specific and targeted planning by national sector departments (e.g. housing, water); (ii) Building consensus of the role of cities in the national development agenda; (iii) Improved energy efficiency and inclusive housing delivery; and (iv) Generation of practical guides and tools for enhanced city governance and competitiveness.

(i) City specific and targeted planning by national sector departments (e.g. housing, water); (ii) Building consensus of the role of cities in the national development agenda; (iii) Improved energy efficiency and inclusive housing delivery; and (iv) Generation of practical guides and tools for enhanced city governance and competitiveness.

City Development StrategyCity Development Strategy

Preparatory Assistance for GhanaPreparatory Assistance for Ghana Municipal Finance and Management Municipal Finance and Management InitiativeInitiativeSub-Saharan Africa - GhanaSub-Saharan Africa - Ghana

SummarySummaryThe Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development of Ghana, in partnership with key local, national and international stakeholders seeks to organise a stakeholders conference on Municipal Finance and Management. The preparatory assistance will enable the Government of Ghana to sensitise and train local stakeholders, and develop a best practice plan for the successful implementation of a municipal finance and management programme in Ghana.

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development of Ghana, in partnership with key local, national and international stakeholders seeks to organise a stakeholders conference on Municipal Finance and Management. The preparatory assistance will enable the Government of Ghana to sensitise and train local stakeholders, and develop a best practice plan for the successful implementation of a municipal finance and management programme in Ghana.


Organisation of a Stakeholders Conference on Municipal Finance and Management;

Establishment of a Municipal Financing and Management Secretariat;

Preparation of a report on the conference proceedings; Review and synthesis of existing municipal finance reports

with the conference report; and Stakeholder and public sensitisation.

Organisation of a Stakeholders Conference on Municipal Finance and Management;

Establishment of a Municipal Financing and Management Secretariat;

Preparation of a report on the conference proceedings; Review and synthesis of existing municipal finance reports

with the conference report; and Stakeholder and public sensitisation.


Provide an opportunity for local and international experts to review the opportunities and methods for financing urban and local government infrastructure in Ghana, identify challenges, and to formulate a programme of action;

Identify the tasks needed to develop the new municipal finance initiative;

Sensitise local stakeholders; Pepare a Cities Alliance funding application to support

implementation of the initiative; and Review and synthesise existing municipal finance

documents.

Provide an opportunity for local and international experts to review the opportunities and methods for financing urban and local government infrastructure in Ghana, identify challenges, and to formulate a programme of action;

Identify the tasks needed to develop the new municipal finance initiative;

Sensitise local stakeholders; Pepare a Cities Alliance funding application to support

implementation of the initiative; and Review and synthesise existing municipal finance

documents.


Submitted by: Minister, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development

Submitted by: Minister, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development

CA Sponsors:World Bank,UN-Habitat

CA Sponsors:World Bank,UN-Habitat


Request to CA: $ 75,000Co-financing: $ 15,000Total Budget: $ 90,000


Duration:12 months

Duration:12 months


Implemented by:World Bank

CA Monitor:K. Rajivan

Implemented by:World Bank

CA Monitor:K. Rajivan


Plans for the Municipal Finance and Management Initiative well formulated, with the active participation of local governments, the financial sector and NGOs, and with strong ownership by the national government, designed to improve local finances for the provision of infrastructure and service delivery for low-income earners, and to generally improve their quality of life.

Plans for the Municipal Finance and Management Initiative well formulated, with the active participation of local governments, the financial sector and NGOs, and with strong ownership by the national government, designed to improve local finances for the provision of infrastructure and service delivery for low-income earners, and to generally improve their quality of life.

CDS/Municipal CDS/Municipal FinanceFinance

Slum Improvement Demonstration Project for Slum Improvement Demonstration Project for Maputo City Maputo City Sub-Saharan Africa – MozambiqueSub-Saharan Africa – Mozambique

SummarySummaryThe Municipal Council of Maputo seeks to develop a strategy to improve the living conditions in the city’s slums with the direct involvement of slum community residents, working out the financial and technical needs for improved living conditions, including investments in sustainable infrastructure development, social organisation and greater economic opportunities.

The Municipal Council of Maputo seeks to develop a strategy to improve the living conditions in the city’s slums with the direct involvement of slum community residents, working out the financial and technical needs for improved living conditions, including investments in sustainable infrastructure development, social organisation and greater economic opportunities.


Recruitment of a senior adviser who will select the team which will facilitate the mobilisation of and technical support to slum community residents;

Establishment of personal and institutional links with the residents;

Discussions with residents for the elaboration of a plan of intervention following a definition of priorities to be addressed in the Bairro. Actions to follow would depend on the priorities identified with residents.

Recruitment of a senior adviser who will select the team which will facilitate the mobilisation of and technical support to slum community residents;

Establishment of personal and institutional links with the residents;

Discussions with residents for the elaboration of a plan of intervention following a definition of priorities to be addressed in the Bairro. Actions to follow would depend on the priorities identified with residents.


Demonstrate the effectiveness of methods for working out, with community residents, the relative importance of their problems and formulating an integrated strategy to deal with them through synergies amongst the various actors;

Generate employment for slum dwellers in the process of improving the living conditions in the slums, on the basis of funds generated within the community itself and with as little financial dependency as possible from outside sources;

Ensure effective collaboration between slum communities and the central authorities of the Municipal Council;

Identify financial and technical needs for improved conditions.

Demonstrate the effectiveness of methods for working out, with community residents, the relative importance of their problems and formulating an integrated strategy to deal with them through synergies amongst the various actors;

Generate employment for slum dwellers in the process of improving the living conditions in the slums, on the basis of funds generated within the community itself and with as little financial dependency as possible from outside sources;

Ensure effective collaboration between slum communities and the central authorities of the Municipal Council;

Identify financial and technical needs for improved conditions. SubmissionSubmission

Submitted by:

Mayor of Maputo

Submitted by:

Mayor of Maputo

CA Sponsor: World Bank

CA Sponsor: World Bank


Request to CA: $ 75,000Co-financing: $ 25,000 Total Budget: $ 100,000


Duration:12 months

Duration:12 months


Implemented by: World BankCA Monitor:W. Cobbett

Implemented by: World BankCA Monitor:W. Cobbett


Improved sanitation, access to the streets in the Bairro, solid waste collection; Greater resident participation in the solutions for endemic problems in the Bairro; Improved communication between the Municipal Council of Maputo and slum residents.

Improved sanitation, access to the streets in the Bairro, solid waste collection; Greater resident participation in the solutions for endemic problems in the Bairro; Improved communication between the Municipal Council of Maputo and slum residents.

CDS/Slum CDS/Slum UpgradingUpgrading

Urban Development & Poverty Reduction Strategy: Douala & Greater Urban Urban Development & Poverty Reduction Strategy: Douala & Greater Urban AreaAreaSub-Saharan Africa – CameroonSub-Saharan Africa – Cameroon

SummarySummaryWithin the context of the national Poverty Reduction Strategy, the city of Douala proposes to develop, through a participatory process, a strategy for the city aimed at poverty reduction and sustainable growth and development, creating the conditions for greater metropolitan Douala to become a regional economic hub, capable of attracting investors and promoting new activities.

Within the context of the national Poverty Reduction Strategy, the city of Douala proposes to develop, through a participatory process, a strategy for the city aimed at poverty reduction and sustainable growth and development, creating the conditions for greater metropolitan Douala to become a regional economic hub, capable of attracting investors and promoting new activities.


Develop a diagnostic of the economic development and urban poverty of the city and its environs (including satellite towns);

Identify economic development and poverty reduction constraints, including institutional bottlenecks; and how the potential for sustainable growth and development might be better exploited;

Prepare a medium- and long-term City Development Strategy for Douala and its metropolitan area; and

Disseminate the metropolitan City Development Strategy.

Develop a diagnostic of the economic development and urban poverty of the city and its environs (including satellite towns);

Identify economic development and poverty reduction constraints, including institutional bottlenecks; and how the potential for sustainable growth and development might be better exploited;

Prepare a medium- and long-term City Development Strategy for Douala and its metropolitan area; and

Disseminate the metropolitan City Development Strategy.


Identify, through a participatory process, specific interventions for sustainable growth and economic development, and poverty reduction in Douala and its metropolitan area;

Establish and test, at the metropolitan level, institutional mechanisms and participatory, operational approaches that enhance the impact of economic development programmes on poverty reduction; and

Establish and validate, through a participatory process, the medium- and long-term strategy for the development of Douala and its metropolitan area, based on a programme of short-term priority interventions.

Identify, through a participatory process, specific interventions for sustainable growth and economic development, and poverty reduction in Douala and its metropolitan area;

Establish and test, at the metropolitan level, institutional mechanisms and participatory, operational approaches that enhance the impact of economic development programmes on poverty reduction; and

Establish and validate, through a participatory process, the medium- and long-term strategy for the development of Douala and its metropolitan area, based on a programme of short-term priority interventions.


Submitted by:

Communauté Urbaine de Douala

Submitted by:

Communauté Urbaine de Douala

CA Sponsor:AfD, World Bank

CA Sponsor:AfD, World Bank




Duration:24 months

Duration:24 months


Implemented by: Communauté Urbaine de Douala CA Monitor: Pelle Persson

Implemented by: Communauté Urbaine de Douala CA Monitor: Pelle Persson


(i) Significant improvement of Douala’s physical environment and institutional framework for urban management ; (ii) A clarification of roles of the different actors intervening in local development, strengthening their roles in their own development and their grasp of participatory urban management; (iii) A better choice of urban investments: better matched to local resources and more responsive to the needs of the urban poor; and (iv) Stronger ownership of urban investments by beneficiaries.

(i) Significant improvement of Douala’s physical environment and institutional framework for urban management ; (ii) A clarification of roles of the different actors intervening in local development, strengthening their roles in their own development and their grasp of participatory urban management; (iii) A better choice of urban investments: better matched to local resources and more responsive to the needs of the urban poor; and (iv) Stronger ownership of urban investments by beneficiaries.

CDSCDS

City Development Strategy for Greater CotonouCity Development Strategy for Greater CotonouSub-Saharan Africa – BeninSub-Saharan Africa – Benin

SummarySummaryCotonou’s greater urban area which includes the cities of Abomey-Calavi and Semè-Kpodji forms Benin’s largest economic centre. With urban growth now presenting serious challenges to the cities, they seek together, and with the national government and broad local participation, to undertake a CDS to develop a shared vision for their sustainable development.

Cotonou’s greater urban area which includes the cities of Abomey-Calavi and Semè-Kpodji forms Benin’s largest economic centre. With urban growth now presenting serious challenges to the cities, they seek together, and with the national government and broad local participation, to undertake a CDS to develop a shared vision for their sustainable development.


Undertake a diagnostic of the agglomeration, identifying the main urban challenges;

Create sectoral working groups to contribute to the development of the strategy and action plan; undertake studies on priority challenges;

Develop and validate the strategy; Formalise institutional arrangements for inter-communal

activities; Develop short and medium-term action-plans, including

financial strategies for implementation; Train local stakeholders; and Document the process, disseminating knowledge gained.

Undertake a diagnostic of the agglomeration, identifying the main urban challenges;

Create sectoral working groups to contribute to the development of the strategy and action plan; undertake studies on priority challenges;

Develop and validate the strategy; Formalise institutional arrangements for inter-communal

activities; Develop short and medium-term action-plans, including

financial strategies for implementation; Train local stakeholders; and Document the process, disseminating knowledge gained.


• Develop a CDS for Greater Cotonou, through a participatory process, integrating UN-Habitat/UNEP’s “Sustainable Cities Programme” methodology;

• Put a system in place through which concerns of the various stakeholders can be taken into account;

• Develop the institutional and operational framework for implementation of the CDS;

• Mobilise private investments to implement the action plan;

• Disseminate lessons learned through an urban forum.

• Develop a CDS for Greater Cotonou, through a participatory process, integrating UN-Habitat/UNEP’s “Sustainable Cities Programme” methodology;

• Put a system in place through which concerns of the various stakeholders can be taken into account;

• Develop the institutional and operational framework for implementation of the CDS;

• Mobilise private investments to implement the action plan;

• Disseminate lessons learned through an urban forum.


Submitted by:

Mayors of Cotonou, Abomey-Calavi, and Semè-Kpodji, MEHU,UN-Habitat

Submitted by:

Mayors of Cotonou, Abomey-Calavi, and Semè-Kpodji, MEHU,UN-Habitat

CA Sponsor: UN-Habitat, AFD, World Bank, UNEP, UNDP, (PDM)

CA Sponsor: UN-Habitat, AFD, World Bank, UNEP, UNDP, (PDM)




Duration:24 Months

Duration:24 Months


Implemented by: UN-Habitat + citiesCA Monitor:P. Persson

Implemented by: UN-Habitat + citiesCA Monitor:P. Persson


(i) Development of local partnerships, and strengthening of capacity of local communities; (ii) Identification and better understanding of major metropolitan challenges; improved capacity of local authorities for urban management and governance; (iii) Sustainable urban development, which also addresses environmental concerns; and (iv) Improved cooperation amongst cities, for better management of inter-municipal issues.

(i) Development of local partnerships, and strengthening of capacity of local communities; (ii) Identification and better understanding of major metropolitan challenges; improved capacity of local authorities for urban management and governance; (iii) Sustainable urban development, which also addresses environmental concerns; and (iv) Improved cooperation amongst cities, for better management of inter-municipal issues.


City Development Strategy for Greater DakarCity Development Strategy for Greater DakarSub-Saharan Africa – SenegalSub-Saharan Africa – Senegal

SummarySummaryUrban growth and high population density present significant challenges to Senegal’s capital city Dakar and its neighbouring cities, Guédiawaye, Rufisque, Pikine and Sébikotane. Poverty, unemployment, housing, infrastructure provision, and the environment are among the growing concerns. The cities have teamed up to develop a proposal for the design and implementation of a pro-poor and sustainable CDS for Greater Dakar.

Urban growth and high population density present significant challenges to Senegal’s capital city Dakar and its neighbouring cities, Guédiawaye, Rufisque, Pikine and Sébikotane. Poverty, unemployment, housing, infrastructure provision, and the environment are among the growing concerns. The cities have teamed up to develop a proposal for the design and implementation of a pro-poor and sustainable CDS for Greater Dakar.


Develop, through a participatory process, a CDS for metropolitan Dakar, to include: Diagnosis of emerging urban issues; and production of a “Geo-Dakar” report, drawing on UNEP’s Geo-Cities methodology and the Local Agenda 21 programme;Definition of a 10-year action plan, with specified priority projects and programmes to meet the MDGs; Formalisation of institutional arrangements for inter-communal activities; and development of short and medium-term action-plans, including financial strategies for implementation; Training of local stakeholders.

Develop, through a participatory process, a CDS for metropolitan Dakar, to include: Diagnosis of emerging urban issues; and production of a “Geo-Dakar” report, drawing on UNEP’s Geo-Cities methodology and the Local Agenda 21 programme;Definition of a 10-year action plan, with specified priority projects and programmes to meet the MDGs; Formalisation of institutional arrangements for inter-communal activities; and development of short and medium-term action-plans, including financial strategies for implementation; Training of local stakeholders.


• Identify the major challenges and needs of Greater Dakar, and, through participatory processes and in concert with the national government, develop a common vision for its future;

• Design and implement a pro-poor long-term metropolitan strategy.

• Identify the major challenges and needs of Greater Dakar, and, through participatory processes and in concert with the national government, develop a common vision for its future;

• Design and implement a pro-poor long-term metropolitan strategy.


Submitted by:

Mayors of Dakar, Guédiawaye, Rufisque, Pikine, and Sébikotane, MUAT, UN-Habitat

Submitted by:

Mayors of Dakar, Guédiawaye, Rufisque, Pikine, and Sébikotane, MUAT, UN-Habitat

CA Sponsor: UN-Habitat, UNEP, AFD, World Bank

CA Sponsor: UN-Habitat, UNEP, AFD, World Bank




Duration:24 Months

Duration:24 Months


Implemented by: UN-Habitat, UNEPCA Monitor:P. Persson

Implemented by: UN-Habitat, UNEPCA Monitor:P. Persson


A City Development Strategy for Greater Dakar, with a defined action plan and sustainable financing strategy; Production of a Geo-city report for Dakar; Institutional framework developed for the implementation and management of inter-municipal programmes and projects.

A City Development Strategy for Greater Dakar, with a defined action plan and sustainable financing strategy; Production of a Geo-city report for Dakar; Institutional framework developed for the implementation and management of inter-municipal programmes and projects.


Senegal “Villes Sans Bidonvilles” ProgrammeSenegal “Villes Sans Bidonvilles” ProgrammeSub-Saharan AfricaSub-Saharan Africa – Senegal– Senegal

SummarySummaryBuilding on its slum upgrading efforts to date, the Senegalese government, together with the Association of Mayors, seeks Cities Alliance support to develop a national “Villes sans Bidonvilles’’ Programme, with a 10-year action plan to upgrade existing slums, and prevent the development of new ones.

Building on its slum upgrading efforts to date, the Senegalese government, together with the Association of Mayors, seeks Cities Alliance support to develop a national “Villes sans Bidonvilles’’ Programme, with a 10-year action plan to upgrade existing slums, and prevent the development of new ones.


Analyse the slum phenomenon in Senegal since 1980 (mapping, practice and policy analysis, lessons learned on secure tenure, evaluation of results to date);

Develop the strategies for the ‘’Villes sans Bidonvilles’’ programme; and an action plan for its implementation (methodology, regulatory measures, actors, institutionalisation);

Mobilise local, national and international financial resources for implementation.

Analyse the slum phenomenon in Senegal since 1980 (mapping, practice and policy analysis, lessons learned on secure tenure, evaluation of results to date);

Develop the strategies for the ‘’Villes sans Bidonvilles’’ programme; and an action plan for its implementation (methodology, regulatory measures, actors, institutionalisation);

Mobilise local, national and international financial resources for implementation.


Establish a national “Villes sans Bidonvilles” programme, with provisions for monitoring and evaluation;

Identify opportunities to mobilise public and private investments;

Strengthen the capacity of the Ministère de l’urbanisme et de l’aménagement du territoire (MUAT), the “Droit à la Ville” Foundation, and communities for slum upgrading;

Set up an Urban Development Observatory in Senegal to evaluate the programme, with regard to meeting the MDGs;

Document and disseminate through the Senegalese Urban Forum, the experiences and lessons learned by the cities and national government.

Establish a national “Villes sans Bidonvilles” programme, with provisions for monitoring and evaluation;

Identify opportunities to mobilise public and private investments;

Strengthen the capacity of the Ministère de l’urbanisme et de l’aménagement du territoire (MUAT), the “Droit à la Ville” Foundation, and communities for slum upgrading;

Set up an Urban Development Observatory in Senegal to evaluate the programme, with regard to meeting the MDGs;

Document and disseminate through the Senegalese Urban Forum, the experiences and lessons learned by the cities and national government.


Submitted by:

MUAT, Association of Mayors of Senegal, UN-Habitat

Submitted by:

MUAT, Association of Mayors of Senegal, UN-Habitat

CA Sponsor: UN-Habitat, KFW, UNDP, World Bank

CA Sponsor: UN-Habitat, KFW, UNDP, World Bank




Duration:24 months

Duration:24 months


Implemented by: UN-Habitat and “Droit à la Ville” FoundationCA Monitor: B. Cobbett

Implemented by: UN-Habitat and “Droit à la Ville” FoundationCA Monitor: B. Cobbett


With a view to meeting the MDG target on slum upgrading by 2020, improving the living conditions of its slum dwellers and preventing the growth of new slums, a national “Villes sans Bidonvilles” strategy is to be developed, drawing on deepened knowledge of the country’s slum history. Resources are to be mobilised to turn strategy into action.

With a view to meeting the MDG target on slum upgrading by 2020, improving the living conditions of its slum dwellers and preventing the growth of new slums, a national “Villes sans Bidonvilles” strategy is to be developed, drawing on deepened knowledge of the country’s slum history. Resources are to be mobilised to turn strategy into action.

Slum UpgradingSlum Upgrading

City Development Strategy for Greater OuagadougouCity Development Strategy for Greater OuagadougouSub-Saharan Africa – Burkina FasoSub-Saharan Africa – Burkina Faso

SummarySummaryOuagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital city of 1.2 million people, is growing at an annual rate of 9.8%. This rapid demographic evolution presents numerous challenges for the provision of housing, infrastructure and service delivery, particularly in the peri-urban areas. The city seeks to undertake a CDS to develop the local economy and improve basic urban services and infrastructure for its underserved areas.

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital city of 1.2 million people, is growing at an annual rate of 9.8%. This rapid demographic evolution presents numerous challenges for the provision of housing, infrastructure and service delivery, particularly in the peri-urban areas. The city seeks to undertake a CDS to develop the local economy and improve basic urban services and infrastructure for its underserved areas.


Undertake a diagnostic of the city economy, building upon the ECOLOC processes experienced in Burkina-Faso, and Urban Economic Profile methodology;

Set up thematic working groups, and undertake specific studies (LED, upgrading and inclusion of peri-urban areas, municipal finance, infrastructure, urban environment, etc);

• Develop the strategy, including financing, institutional, and operational arrangements, as well as short- and medium-term action plans; identifying opportunities to mobilise private sector investments for implementation.

Undertake a diagnostic of the city economy, building upon the ECOLOC processes experienced in Burkina-Faso, and Urban Economic Profile methodology;

Set up thematic working groups, and undertake specific studies (LED, upgrading and inclusion of peri-urban areas, municipal finance, infrastructure, urban environment, etc);

• Develop the strategy, including financing, institutional, and operational arrangements, as well as short- and medium-term action plans; identifying opportunities to mobilise private sector investments for implementation.


• Build partnerships for the formulation of a CDS for Ouagadougou;

• Ensure coherence of effort with the national urban investment strategy and donors’ programmes and projects;

• Design an inclusive CDS for urban economic development, integrating a programme for upgrading basic infrastructure in deprived areas.

• Build partnerships for the formulation of a CDS for Ouagadougou;

• Ensure coherence of effort with the national urban investment strategy and donors’ programmes and projects;

• Design an inclusive CDS for urban economic development, integrating a programme for upgrading basic infrastructure in deprived areas.


Submitted by: Mayor of Ouagadougou, national government (MITH, MATD), UN-Habitat

Submitted by: Mayor of Ouagadougou, national government (MITH, MATD), UN-Habitat

CA Sponsor:UN-Habitat, UNDP, AFD, World Bank (PDM)

CA Sponsor:UN-Habitat, UNDP, AFD, World Bank (PDM)




Duration:24 Months

Duration:24 Months


Implemented by: UN-Habitat CA Monitor:P. Persson

Implemented by: UN-Habitat CA Monitor:P. Persson


(i) Design of Ouagadougou CDS through participation and involvement of all local stakeholders; (ii) Identification of the city strengths, weaknesses, challenges and economic opportunities; (iii) Improved capacity of local authorities to support job creation and development of economic opportunities for

the poor.

(i) Design of Ouagadougou CDS through participation and involvement of all local stakeholders; (ii) Identification of the city strengths, weaknesses, challenges and economic opportunities; (iii) Improved capacity of local authorities to support job creation and development of economic opportunities for

the poor.


The Tshwane Sustainable Human Settlement Strategy and The Tshwane Sustainable Human Settlement Strategy and

Financing PlanFinancing Plan Sub-Saharan Africa – South AfricaSub-Saharan Africa – South Africa

SummarySummarySouth Africa recently adopted a new sustainable human settlements policy, marking a redirection of the previous approach of the National Department of Housing. Tshwane is the first metro in South Africa to pioneer an integrated approach to housing which, as articulated in the Tshwane CDS, “strives to meet the goals of economic growth, job creation and poverty alleviation for the poor” through housing delivery.

South Africa recently adopted a new sustainable human settlements policy, marking a redirection of the previous approach of the National Department of Housing. Tshwane is the first metro in South Africa to pioneer an integrated approach to housing which, as articulated in the Tshwane CDS, “strives to meet the goals of economic growth, job creation and poverty alleviation for the poor” through housing delivery.


Review of existing housing strategies, policies and programmes and of Tshwane resident housing needs;

Review and consolidation of existing individual sector and zonal plans focusing on strategic input in the areas of planning, economic development, infrastructure and transport in order to clarify the roles of local, provincial and national government;

Development of a financing plan for the implementation of the CSHSS with specific reference to the proposed conclusion of a long-term funding agreement between Tshwane and the National Housing Department.

Review of existing housing strategies, policies and programmes and of Tshwane resident housing needs;

Review and consolidation of existing individual sector and zonal plans focusing on strategic input in the areas of planning, economic development, infrastructure and transport in order to clarify the roles of local, provincial and national government;

Development of a financing plan for the implementation of the CSHSS with specific reference to the proposed conclusion of a long-term funding agreement between Tshwane and the National Housing Department.


(i) Achieve political and public consensus on a comprehensive plan that integrates a housing and upgrading strategy within the framework of existing transport, economic and social initiatives as stated in the Tshwane CDS; (ii) Carry out a focused review of the seven key zonal sub-strategies; (iii) Determine the nature and cost of capital investments necessary for the implementation of the Tshwane Comprehensive Sustainable Human Settlement Strategy (CSHSS); (iv) Identify institutional capacity required to implement the CSHSS; (v) Formulate a 15-year financing plan for its implementation; and (vi) Identify entry points for meaningful public-private partnerships in the delivery of upgrading services.

(i) Achieve political and public consensus on a comprehensive plan that integrates a housing and upgrading strategy within the framework of existing transport, economic and social initiatives as stated in the Tshwane CDS; (ii) Carry out a focused review of the seven key zonal sub-strategies; (iii) Determine the nature and cost of capital investments necessary for the implementation of the Tshwane Comprehensive Sustainable Human Settlement Strategy (CSHSS); (iv) Identify institutional capacity required to implement the CSHSS; (v) Formulate a 15-year financing plan for its implementation; and (vi) Identify entry points for meaningful public-private partnerships in the delivery of upgrading services.SubmissionSubmission

Submitted by:

City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality

Submitted by:

City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality

CA Sponsor: World Bank, USAID

CA Sponsor: World Bank, USAID


Request to CA: $ 535,000*

Co-financing: $ 741,780Total Budget: $1,276,780* Core and Non-Core funds

Request to CA: $ 535,000*

Co-financing: $ 741,780Total Budget: $1,276,780* Core and Non-Core funds

Duration:24 months

Duration:24 months


Implemented by: City of Tshwane Metropolitan MunicipalityCA Monitor: W. Cobbett

Implemented by: City of Tshwane Metropolitan MunicipalityCA Monitor: W. Cobbett


Greater integration between housing activities and social and economic development activities; Sustainable financing mechanisms developed for Tshwane’s CSHSS, including the issue of municipal bonds; Accreditation of Tshwane by the National Department of Housing, enabling the municipality to administer national

housing subsidies; Enhancement of the private sector’s role in the provision of housing and services.

Greater integration between housing activities and social and economic development activities; Sustainable financing mechanisms developed for Tshwane’s CSHSS, including the issue of municipal bonds; Accreditation of Tshwane by the National Department of Housing, enabling the municipality to administer national

housing subsidies; Enhancement of the private sector’s role in the provision of housing and services.


Urban Upgrading Strategy Yangzhou Urban Upgrading Strategy Yangzhou East Asia and Pacific – ChinaEast Asia and Pacific – China

SummarySummaryThe urban upgrading strategy for Yangzhou aims to identify most suitable ways of upgrading existing settlement structures in the urban centre of Yangzhou Municipality, in line with the Municipality’s cultural heritage and the needs of the mostly low-income residents.

The urban upgrading strategy for Yangzhou aims to identify most suitable ways of upgrading existing settlement structures in the urban centre of Yangzhou Municipality, in line with the Municipality’s cultural heritage and the needs of the mostly low-income residents.


Based on a strategic and participatory planning approach, the majoractivities will include: (i) setting up a steering group, management office and advisory committee for the urban upgrading strategy; (ii) developing a coherent 10-20 year vision for the future of Yangzhou; (iii) analysing the socio-economic and environmental situation in the city centre; (iv) identifying specific objectives and targets to achieve the vision; (v) developing strategies and action plans for urban upgrading; (vi) identifying financing requirements and financing schemes/sources; and (vii) evaluating and disseminating results.

Based on a strategic and participatory planning approach, the majoractivities will include: (i) setting up a steering group, management office and advisory committee for the urban upgrading strategy; (ii) developing a coherent 10-20 year vision for the future of Yangzhou; (iii) analysing the socio-economic and environmental situation in the city centre; (iv) identifying specific objectives and targets to achieve the vision; (v) developing strategies and action plans for urban upgrading; (vi) identifying financing requirements and financing schemes/sources; and (vii) evaluating and disseminating results.


Contribute to a more sustained approach to city planning that includes management and maintenance issues, and the improvement of standards and techniques for augmenting the living conditions in vast areas of the existing city that are predominantly inhabited by low-income families;

Strengthen residents’ ability to improve their living and housing situation;

Identify appropriate financial sources and develop adequate financial mechanisms that allow sustainable urban upgrading, including the government, residents and private sector.

Contribute to a more sustained approach to city planning that includes management and maintenance issues, and the improvement of standards and techniques for augmenting the living conditions in vast areas of the existing city that are predominantly inhabited by low-income families;

Strengthen residents’ ability to improve their living and housing situation;

Identify appropriate financial sources and develop adequate financial mechanisms that allow sustainable urban upgrading, including the government, residents and private sector.


Submitted by:

Municipal Government of Yangzhou

Submitted by:

Municipal Government of Yangzhou

CA Sponsor: GTZ, ADB, UNEP

CA Sponsor: GTZ, ADB, UNEP




Duration:15 months

Duration:15 months


Implemented by: GTZCA Monitor:William Cobbett

Implemented by: GTZCA Monitor:William Cobbett


Lead to a process-oriented modernisation of older city areas, especially the traditional settlement structures; and strengthen residents’ abilities to improve their living and housing conditions with their own resources.

The strategy targets several lines of municipal government investment, including in infrastructure, modernisation of public social service facilities, and subsidies for private modernisation of the housing stock.

Lead to a process-oriented modernisation of older city areas, especially the traditional settlement structures; and strengthen residents’ abilities to improve their living and housing conditions with their own resources.

The strategy targets several lines of municipal government investment, including in infrastructure, modernisation of public social service facilities, and subsidies for private modernisation of the housing stock.


CDS in the Philippines CDS in the Philippines East Asia and the Pacific –East Asia and the Pacific – PhilippinesPhilippines

SummarySummaryOver the last three years, 41 out of the 117 Philippine cities have elaborated a City Development Strategy (CDS). Focusing on broadening financing options of local governments, this proposal supports the efforts of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) to actively support the institutionalisation of the CDS process across all cities in the country. There is a close link to a World Bank-financed City Development Investment Project.

Over the last three years, 41 out of the 117 Philippine cities have elaborated a City Development Strategy (CDS). Focusing on broadening financing options of local governments, this proposal supports the efforts of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) to actively support the institutionalisation of the CDS process across all cities in the country. There is a close link to a World Bank-financed City Development Investment Project.


Strengthen CDS as an effective platform for promoting good governance and improving pro-poor service delivery;

Facilitate stronger urban poor involvement in the CDS process; Strengthen outreach, networking and advocacy impact of CDSEA; Enhance existing CDS Knowledge Sharing Network; Enhance local resource mobilisation of CDS cities; Integrate CDS into national development planning; Provide operations support to LCP to implement capacity building

activities for cities.

Strengthen CDS as an effective platform for promoting good governance and improving pro-poor service delivery;

Facilitate stronger urban poor involvement in the CDS process; Strengthen outreach, networking and advocacy impact of CDSEA; Enhance existing CDS Knowledge Sharing Network; Enhance local resource mobilisation of CDS cities; Integrate CDS into national development planning; Provide operations support to LCP to implement capacity building

activities for cities.


Enhance the strategic planning, governance and resource mobilisation capabilities of Philippine cities as a contribution to economic growth and urban poverty reduction;

Institutionalise the participatory CDS approach in the national development planning agenda;

Have CDS adopted and recognised by the national government as a main tool for local development planning, becoming a key catalyst for good governance, modern municipal management, resource mobilisation.

Enhance the strategic planning, governance and resource mobilisation capabilities of Philippine cities as a contribution to economic growth and urban poverty reduction;

Institutionalise the participatory CDS approach in the national development planning agenda;

Have CDS adopted and recognised by the national government as a main tool for local development planning, becoming a key catalyst for good governance, modern municipal management, resource mobilisation.


Submitted by: President, League of Cities of the Philippines

Submitted by: President, League of Cities of the Philippines

CA Sponsor:World Bank, ADB, JICA, UN-HABITAT

CA Sponsor:World Bank, ADB, JICA, UN-HABITAT


Request to CA: $ 541,100Co-financing: $ 865,000 Total Budget:$1,406,100

Request to CA: $ 541,100Co-financing: $ 865,000 Total Budget:$1,406,100

Duration:Time 18 months

Duration:Time 18 months


Implemented by:League of Cities of the PhilippinesCA Monitor: Peter Palesch

Implemented by:League of Cities of the PhilippinesCA Monitor: Peter Palesch


The expected impacts will be: (i) CDS methodology is enhanced, with cities applying a set of benchmarks, allowing a ranking of at least 30 CDS cities; (ii) a clear financial framework for cities is developed and Capital Investment Plans of at least 10 cities are enhanced, and; (iii) a business operating unit is established within LCP and the operational capacity of the League of Cities is strengthened.

The expected impacts will be: (i) CDS methodology is enhanced, with cities applying a set of benchmarks, allowing a ranking of at least 30 CDS cities; (ii) a clear financial framework for cities is developed and Capital Investment Plans of at least 10 cities are enhanced, and; (iii) a business operating unit is established within LCP and the operational capacity of the League of Cities is strengthened.

CDSCDS

Citywide Pro-poor “Ger Upgrading Strategy and Investment Plan”Citywide Pro-poor “Ger Upgrading Strategy and Investment Plan”

East Asia and Pacific – MongoliaEast Asia and Pacific – Mongolia

SummarySummaryThe Municipality of Ulaanbaatar (MUB) seeks Cities Alliance support to develop a better-coordinated and more clearly defined Ger-area upgrading strategy and investment plan. This proposal will also contribute directly to the implementation of Ulaanbaatar’s “Vision 2020”, developed with support from the Cities Alliance.

The Municipality of Ulaanbaatar (MUB) seeks Cities Alliance support to develop a better-coordinated and more clearly defined Ger-area upgrading strategy and investment plan. This proposal will also contribute directly to the implementation of Ulaanbaatar’s “Vision 2020”, developed with support from the Cities Alliance.


Prepare Urban Development Guidelines, summarising institutional linkages between planning and land management functions, proposing reforms, land use regulations and servicing standards;

Prepare Ger-area Improvement Action Plans for prioritised areas;

Design a long-term sustainable financing strategy and Ger-area investment programme to implement Improvement Action Plans;

Develop an institutional strengthening strategy to enable MUB to adopt new urban planning and management approaches to design and implement citywide Ger-area upgrading;

Introduce knowledge sharing & policy learning mechanisms for national replication.

Prepare Urban Development Guidelines, summarising institutional linkages between planning and land management functions, proposing reforms, land use regulations and servicing standards;

Prepare Ger-area Improvement Action Plans for prioritised areas;

Design a long-term sustainable financing strategy and Ger-area investment programme to implement Improvement Action Plans;

Develop an institutional strengthening strategy to enable MUB to adopt new urban planning and management approaches to design and implement citywide Ger-area upgrading;

Introduce knowledge sharing & policy learning mechanisms for national replication.


Develop a city-wide pro-poor “Ger-area Upgrading Strategy”, sharing urban development information, reviewing opportunities and constraints and reaching a consensus on the future growth direction of UB;

Support MUB in achieving the MDGs, in particular those relating to shelter upgrading, water supply and health;

Shift from a central planning paradigm to an approach that reflects economic realities and the market demand for development investment;

Provide MUB a better understanding of its role as an enabler rather than controller of the urban economy.

Develop a city-wide pro-poor “Ger-area Upgrading Strategy”, sharing urban development information, reviewing opportunities and constraints and reaching a consensus on the future growth direction of UB;

Support MUB in achieving the MDGs, in particular those relating to shelter upgrading, water supply and health;

Shift from a central planning paradigm to an approach that reflects economic realities and the market demand for development investment;

Provide MUB a better understanding of its role as an enabler rather than controller of the urban economy.


Submitted by: Municipality of Ulaanbaatar, Ministry of Construction and Urban Development, and Mongolian Association of Urban Centres

Submitted by: Municipality of Ulaanbaatar, Ministry of Construction and Urban Development, and Mongolian Association of Urban Centres

CA Sponsor: UN-Habitat, World Bank, ADB, Netherlands, Japan, France

CA Sponsor: UN-Habitat, World Bank, ADB, Netherlands, Japan, France


Request to CA: $ 500,000Co-financing:$3,313,100 Total Budget:$3,813,100

Request to CA: $ 500,000Co-financing:$3,313,100 Total Budget:$3,813,100

Duration:24 months

Duration:24 months


Implemented by: UN-HabitatCA Monitor:W. Cobbett

Implemented by: UN-HabitatCA Monitor:W. Cobbett


(i) A comprehensive overview of the challenge of Ger-area upgrading in MUB prepared; (ii) Priorities defined and shared with urban poor; (iii) A consensus reached on future development and growth of the city; (iv) Investment priorities and development processes defined; (iv) Financial resources and mechanisms for upgrading identified and put in place; (v) MUB able to implement upgrading and regularisation programmes; (vi) Communities able to organise for collective action; (vii) Mongolian Assoc. of Urban Centres’ information base increased.

(i) A comprehensive overview of the challenge of Ger-area upgrading in MUB prepared; (ii) Priorities defined and shared with urban poor; (iii) A consensus reached on future development and growth of the city; (iv) Investment priorities and development processes defined; (iv) Financial resources and mechanisms for upgrading identified and put in place; (v) MUB able to implement upgrading and regularisation programmes; (vi) Communities able to organise for collective action; (vii) Mongolian Assoc. of Urban Centres’ information base increased.


Economic Revitalization by Cities in Heilongjiang Province East Asia and Pacific – China

SummarySummaryThe northeastern region of China, including Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Liaoning provinces, served as the major industrial base up to the mid 1970s. The region's economic growth has stagnated since then, compared with the eastern and southern regions of the country. This proposal seeks to assist the public authorities, through the CDS process, to formulate turn-around strategies for the region and for the cities.

The northeastern region of China, including Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Liaoning provinces, served as the major industrial base up to the mid 1970s. The region's economic growth has stagnated since then, compared with the eastern and southern regions of the country. This proposal seeks to assist the public authorities, through the CDS process, to formulate turn-around strategies for the region and for the cities.


1. Review of current development strategies and planning institutions.

2. Elaboration of CDSs with emphasis on industrial restructuring and poverty reduction. Focal areas would be the following:

• economic transition and rejuvenation;• related poverty alleviation strategies;• related regional linkage strategies; and• related investment needs and modern financing

instruments. 3. Training and capacity building.

1. Review of current development strategies and planning institutions.

2. Elaboration of CDSs with emphasis on industrial restructuring and poverty reduction. Focal areas would be the following:

• economic transition and rejuvenation;• related poverty alleviation strategies;• related regional linkage strategies; and• related investment needs and modern financing

instruments. 3. Training and capacity building.


Assist cities in Heilongjiang Province – Harbin, Mudanjiang, Jixi, Daqing and Qiqihar– to enhance their effectiveness, equity, and financial sustainability through a CDS process, focusing on: • Local economic development and industrial restructuring;• Unemployment / urban poverty alleviation; and • Urban environmental improvements, applying an eco-systems and circular economy approach.

Assist cities in Heilongjiang Province – Harbin, Mudanjiang, Jixi, Daqing and Qiqihar– to enhance their effectiveness, equity, and financial sustainability through a CDS process, focusing on: • Local economic development and industrial restructuring;• Unemployment / urban poverty alleviation; and • Urban environmental improvements, applying an eco-systems and circular economy approach.


Submitted by: Financial and Economic Leading Group Office of Heilongjiang Province

Submitted by: Financial and Economic Leading Group Office of Heilongjiang Province

CA Sponsor:

World Bank, Italy, UNEP, ADB

CA Sponsor:

World Bank, Italy, UNEP, ADB


Request to CA: $ 500,000Co-financing: $ 520,000 Total Budget: $ 1,020,000


Duration:16 months

Duration:16 months


Implemented by:World BankCA Monitor: P. Persson

Implemented by:World BankCA Monitor: P. Persson


• Industrial restructuring policy document (“white paper”) elaborated;• CDSs with action plans by city fully prepared;• A regional economic corridor of Harbin, Daqing and Qiqihar established;• Investment programmes and financial instruments elaborated and implemented.

• Industrial restructuring policy document (“white paper”) elaborated;• CDSs with action plans by city fully prepared;• A regional economic corridor of Harbin, Daqing and Qiqihar established;• Investment programmes and financial instruments elaborated and implemented.

CDSCDS

City Development Strategy for Hubli-DharwadCity Development Strategy for Hubli-DharwadSouth Asia– IndiaSouth Asia– India

SummarySummary

The Hubli-Dharwad Metropolitan Corporation seeks Cities Alliance support as it undertakes a CDS aimed at providing a sense of direction for the growth of the city, evaluating the current situation and developing a strategy to address issues of municipal management and governance, infrastructure development, service delivery, slum improvement and local economic development.

The Hubli-Dharwad Metropolitan Corporation seeks Cities Alliance support as it undertakes a CDS aimed at providing a sense of direction for the growth of the city, evaluating the current situation and developing a strategy to address issues of municipal management and governance, infrastructure development, service delivery, slum improvement and local economic development.


Establish a technical team in the Municipal Corporation to work on the CDS with the assistance of the Karanataka’s City Managers’ Association;

Develop strategies for: improved governance, infrastructure, and service delivery; slum upgrading and poverty alleviation; local economic development and employment generation;

Establish a multi-stakeholder committee to draft a plan for the way forward, confirmed by political leaders, departments, etc.;

Establish a Specialist Peer Group, comprised of sector specialists and state government officials, to ensure the direction and evolution of the CDS.

Establish a technical team in the Municipal Corporation to work on the CDS with the assistance of the Karanataka’s City Managers’ Association;

Develop strategies for: improved governance, infrastructure, and service delivery; slum upgrading and poverty alleviation; local economic development and employment generation;

Establish a multi-stakeholder committee to draft a plan for the way forward, confirmed by political leaders, departments, etc.;

Establish a Specialist Peer Group, comprised of sector specialists and state government officials, to ensure the direction and evolution of the CDS.


Support Hubli-Dharwad to improve municipal management and governance, provide increased employment opportunities to citizens, work out inclusive strategies for all segments of society, and develop a vision for the equitable growth of the city region, supported by all stakeholders as a common vision;

Prepare a CDS for Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation through a sustainable, multi-stakeholder, consultation process;

Prepare an agreed vision for growth and economic development of the city region and Action Plan for implementation of the CDS;

Initiate implementation of priority activities through new ways of working, consultation and partnerships.

Support Hubli-Dharwad to improve municipal management and governance, provide increased employment opportunities to citizens, work out inclusive strategies for all segments of society, and develop a vision for the equitable growth of the city region, supported by all stakeholders as a common vision;

Prepare a CDS for Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation through a sustainable, multi-stakeholder, consultation process;

Prepare an agreed vision for growth and economic development of the city region and Action Plan for implementation of the CDS;

Initiate implementation of priority activities through new ways of working, consultation and partnerships.SubmissionSubmission

Submitted by:

Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation

Submitted by:

Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation

CA Sponsor: ADB, World Bank, USAID, with support from ICMA

CA Sponsor: ADB, World Bank, USAID, with support from ICMA


Request to CA: $ 184,268 Co-financing: $ 51,556Total Budget: $ 235,824


Duration:24 Months

Duration:24 Months


Implemented by: KUIDFC, City Managers’ AssociationCA Monitor: P. Persson

Implemented by: KUIDFC, City Managers’ AssociationCA Monitor: P. Persson


It is expected that during the CDS process, the creative dialogue established between Government Departments, between Government Departments and Citizens, between citizens and other citizen groups will identify immediate and long term activities that will be undertaken to improve service provision and management. It is also anticipated that these dialogues will develop into sustainable partnerships for strategic development of the city into the future.

It is expected that during the CDS process, the creative dialogue established between Government Departments, between Government Departments and Citizens, between citizens and other citizen groups will identify immediate and long term activities that will be undertaken to improve service provision and management. It is also anticipated that these dialogues will develop into sustainable partnerships for strategic development of the city into the future.


A Metro Manila ‘Cities Without Slums’ Strategy A Metro Manila ‘Cities Without Slums’ Strategy East Asia and the Pacific - East Asia and the Pacific - PhilippinesPhilippines

SummarySummaryThe overall objective of this activity is to provide catalyst support for pro-poor urban renewal in Metro Manila by developing a strategy and an institutional framework linking the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), Local Government Units (LGUs), financing institutions and NGOs through a ‘Cities Without Slums’ (CWS) initiative, operationalising the 15-year strategy for a Slum Free Manila.

The overall objective of this activity is to provide catalyst support for pro-poor urban renewal in Metro Manila by developing a strategy and an institutional framework linking the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), Local Government Units (LGUs), financing institutions and NGOs through a ‘Cities Without Slums’ (CWS) initiative, operationalising the 15-year strategy for a Slum Free Manila.


Development of pro-poor shelter strategies with CWS component;

Design of mechanisms of land consolidation and titling which are applicable for both public and private land;

Development of models for site development appropriate to circumstances where urban poor occupy high value land, including land sharing and consideration of livelihood issues; and

Mechanisms for infrastructure provision and augmentation.

Development of pro-poor shelter strategies with CWS component;

Design of mechanisms of land consolidation and titling which are applicable for both public and private land;

Development of models for site development appropriate to circumstances where urban poor occupy high value land, including land sharing and consideration of livelihood issues; and

Mechanisms for infrastructure provision and augmentation.


Provide support for the formulation of the Metro Manila-wide 15- year strategy and subproject formulation activities; providing LGUs with pro-poor shelter plans, including CWS strategies, focusing on a broad range of needs in poor communities, including physical infrastructure, housing and livelihood development;

Build assets through the implementation of investments identified in a community action planning process;

Assist LGUs which have already committed to include CWS activities in their regular budgets to build on existing initiatives which provide tenure security, improved water supply and housing;

Specifically targets MDGs.

Provide support for the formulation of the Metro Manila-wide 15- year strategy and subproject formulation activities; providing LGUs with pro-poor shelter plans, including CWS strategies, focusing on a broad range of needs in poor communities, including physical infrastructure, housing and livelihood development;

Build assets through the implementation of investments identified in a community action planning process;

Assist LGUs which have already committed to include CWS activities in their regular budgets to build on existing initiatives which provide tenure security, improved water supply and housing;

Specifically targets MDGs.SubmissionSubmission

Submitted by:

Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council

Submitted by:

Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council

CA Sponsor: ADB, UN-Habitat

CA Sponsor: ADB, UN-Habitat


Request to CA: $ 500,000Co-financing: $ 2,425,000Total Budget: $ 2,925,000

Request to CA: $ 500,000Co-financing: $ 2,425,000Total Budget: $ 2,925,000

Duration: 24 months

Duration: 24 months


Implemented by: ADB CA Monitor:W. Cobbett

Implemented by: ADB CA Monitor:W. Cobbett


(i) Build people’s asset base by developing mechanisms which can assist people in house and land purchase and improvements; (ii) Impact positively on income security of the poor; (iii) Foster social development through provision of community and educational facilities; (iv) Define, with the community and service providers, how local level services can be improved and reach the poorest; and (v) Improve the capacity of LGUs to develop and implement pro-poor shelter development strategies.

(i) Build people’s asset base by developing mechanisms which can assist people in house and land purchase and improvements; (ii) Impact positively on income security of the poor; (iii) Foster social development through provision of community and educational facilities; (iv) Define, with the community and service providers, how local level services can be improved and reach the poorest; and (v) Improve the capacity of LGUs to develop and implement pro-poor shelter development strategies.


Cauvery Agamana: Extension of Water Supply & Sanitation Services to the Urban Poor in BangaloreCauvery Agamana: Extension of Water Supply & Sanitation Services to the Urban Poor in Bangalore

South Asia – India South Asia – India

SummarySummaryThis initiative sets out to demonstrate a mechanism for sustainable service provision to the urban poor at scale through a mutually beneficial partnership between the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) utility and slum communities.

This initiative sets out to demonstrate a mechanism for sustainable service provision to the urban poor at scale through a mutually beneficial partnership between the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) utility and slum communities.


Planning stage: document experience and prepare appropriate dissemination materials; staffing of BWSSB’s Social Development Unit; dialogue with Bangalore municipal corporation and Karnataka Slum Clearance Board for coordinated support for slum upgrading interventions;

Execution stage: NGO-facilitated motivation of slum dwellers; BWSSB engineer’s assessment of technical options; facilitation of applications; and implementation; and

Follow up stage: documentation and dissemination.

Planning stage: document experience and prepare appropriate dissemination materials; staffing of BWSSB’s Social Development Unit; dialogue with Bangalore municipal corporation and Karnataka Slum Clearance Board for coordinated support for slum upgrading interventions;

Execution stage: NGO-facilitated motivation of slum dwellers; BWSSB engineer’s assessment of technical options; facilitation of applications; and implementation; and

Follow up stage: documentation and dissemination.


Provide improved water supply and sanitation services to the urban poor, integrating them with legal customers of BWSSB;

Eliminate the reliance on public taps to enhance the revenue of the BWSSB within a rational tariff structure;

Enhance the health and living conditions of vulnerable slum residents through improved water and sanitation services;

Reduce burden of the work on women and girls in slums and enhance their self-image, social status and potential for educational attainment; and

Replicate BWSSB’s mutually beneficial experiences within other utilities in India.

Provide improved water supply and sanitation services to the urban poor, integrating them with legal customers of BWSSB;

Eliminate the reliance on public taps to enhance the revenue of the BWSSB within a rational tariff structure;

Enhance the health and living conditions of vulnerable slum residents through improved water and sanitation services;

Reduce burden of the work on women and girls in slums and enhance their self-image, social status and potential for educational attainment; and

Replicate BWSSB’s mutually beneficial experiences within other utilities in India.


Submitted by:

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board

Submitted by:

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board

CA Sponsors: JBIC, USAID, with AusAid

CA Sponsors: JBIC, USAID, with AusAid


Request to CA:$ 478,300Co-financing: $ 11,759,900*

Total Budget: $ 12,238,200*

* Includes infrastructure

Request to CA:$ 478,300Co-financing: $ 11,759,900*

Total Budget: $ 12,238,200*

* Includes infrastructure

Duration:5 years

Duration:5 years


Implemented by: WaterAid (London), BWSSB CA Monitor:W. Cobbett

Implemented by: WaterAid (London), BWSSB CA Monitor:W. Cobbett


(i) With easier access to water and safe sanitation services, improved living conditions and health of a large number of vulnerable communities in the city; (ii) Time and energy saved on water collection would positively impact on women and girls, allowing for increased school attendance and income generation by women; (iii) Additional revenue streams for BWSSB from reduction in volume of non-revenue water; for households, reduced financial burden of paying private suppliers for water.

(i) With easier access to water and safe sanitation services, improved living conditions and health of a large number of vulnerable communities in the city; (ii) Time and energy saved on water collection would positively impact on women and girls, allowing for increased school attendance and income generation by women; (iii) Additional revenue streams for BWSSB from reduction in volume of non-revenue water; for households, reduced financial burden of paying private suppliers for water.

Slum Slum UpgradingUpgrading

Stavropol Regional Development StrategyStavropol Regional Development StrategyEastern Europe and Central Asia - Russian Eastern Europe and Central Asia - Russian FederationFederation

SummarySummaryStavropol Krai, as many other cities and regions in Russia, faces challenges in meeting the needs of its urban poor, as the country’s nascent decentralisation process changes responsibilities for infrastructure service provision. It seeks to develop a regional/city development strategy leading to an investment and financing plan, definition of responsibilities for infrastructure service provision, and access to market-based finance. (This proposal is virtually identical to the Chuvashia proposal.)

Stavropol Krai, as many other cities and regions in Russia, faces challenges in meeting the needs of its urban poor, as the country’s nascent decentralisation process changes responsibilities for infrastructure service provision. It seeks to develop a regional/city development strategy leading to an investment and financing plan, definition of responsibilities for infrastructure service provision, and access to market-based finance. (This proposal is virtually identical to the Chuvashia proposal.)


Activities are organised in four modules: Design a Regional Financial Simulation Model to analyse

and forecast the regional budget and debt-bearing capacity; Elaborate a Region/City Development Strategy and

Investment Plan; Prioritise and sequence capital expenditures for regional

priority projects and a detailed feasibility study and environmental plan for these projects; and

Link investment needs with funding sources.

Activities are organised in four modules: Design a Regional Financial Simulation Model to analyse

and forecast the regional budget and debt-bearing capacity; Elaborate a Region/City Development Strategy and

Investment Plan; Prioritise and sequence capital expenditures for regional

priority projects and a detailed feasibility study and environmental plan for these projects; and



Improve infrastructure service provision; Work out a comprehensive mid-term City/Regional economic

development and investment plan that will result in financing specific infrastructure projects in Stavropol Krai;

Attract financing from official and private funding sources on the basis of the region’s own financial strength, and develop bond mechanisms for city borrowing.

Improve infrastructure service provision; Work out a comprehensive mid-term City/Regional economic

development and investment plan that will result in financing specific infrastructure projects in Stavropol Krai;



Submitted by: Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Stavropol Krai Government

Submitted by: Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Stavropol Krai Government

CA Sponsor: USAID, World Bank





Duration:

12 months

Duration:

12 months


Implemented by: Ministry of Ec. Dev. & Trade, World BankCA Monitor: Pelle Persson



• Increased service coverage to the region’s low-income population through financial investment in the prioritised Regional/City infrastructure projects such as water and district heating;• Improved infrastructure service provision and efficiency of resource use will contribute to the region’s economic development.

• Increased service coverage to the region’s low-income population through financial investment in the prioritised Regional/City infrastructure projects such as water and district heating;• Improved infrastructure service provision and efficiency of resource use will contribute to the region’s economic development.

CDSCDS

Chuvash Republic Regional Development StrategyChuvash Republic Regional Development StrategyEastern Europe and Central Asia - Russian Eastern Europe and Central Asia - Russian FederationFederation

SummarySummaryChuvashia, as many other cities and regions in Russia, faces challenges in meeting the needs of its urban poor, as the country’s nascent decentralisation process changes responsibilities for infrastructure service provision. It seeks to develop a regional/city development strategy leading to an investment and financing plan, definition of responsibilities for infrastructure service provision, and access to market-based finance. (This proposal is virtually identical to the Stavropol proposal.)

Chuvashia, as many other cities and regions in Russia, faces challenges in meeting the needs of its urban poor, as the country’s nascent decentralisation process changes responsibilities for infrastructure service provision. It seeks to develop a regional/city development strategy leading to an investment and financing plan, definition of responsibilities for infrastructure service provision, and access to market-based finance. (This proposal is virtually identical to the Stavropol proposal.)


Activities are organised in four modules: Design a Regional Financial Simulation Model to

analyse and forecast the regional budget and debt-bearing capacity;

Elaborate a Region/City Development Strategy and Investment Plan;

Prioritise and sequence capital expenditures for regional priority projects and a detailed feasibility study and environmental plan for these projects; and


Activities are organised in four modules: Design a Regional Financial Simulation Model to

analyse and forecast the regional budget and debt-bearing capacity;

Elaborate a Region/City Development Strategy and Investment Plan;

Prioritise and sequence capital expenditures for regional priority projects and a detailed feasibility study and environmental plan for these projects; and



Improve infrastructure service provision; Work out a comprehensive mid-term City/Regional

economic development and investment plan that will result in financing specific infrastructure projects in Chuvash Republic;


Improve infrastructure service provision; Work out a comprehensive mid-term City/Regional

economic development and investment plan that will result in financing specific infrastructure projects in Chuvash Republic;



Submitted by: Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Chuvash Republic Government

Submitted by: Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Chuvash Republic Government






Duration:

12 months

Duration:

12 months





Increased service coverage to the region’s low-income population through financial investment in the prioritised Regional/City infrastructure projects such as water and wastewater treatment;

Improved infrastructure service provision and efficiency of resource use will contribute to the region’s economic development.

Increased service coverage to the region’s low-income population through financial investment in the prioritised Regional/City infrastructure projects such as water and wastewater treatment;

Improved infrastructure service provision and efficiency of resource use will contribute to the region’s economic development.

CDSCDS

Guatemala Program for Slum Upgrading through Financing from the Private Banking Sector – Phase 1Latin America and the Caribbean – Latin America and the Caribbean – GuatemalaGuatemala

SummarySummaryWith the long-term objective of launching a national slum upgrading programme based on private sector investments, the Guatemalan Government seeks in this first phase to identify appropriate financial guarantee mechanisms to stimulate private sector investments, and to define a TA programme to build the capacity of NGOs and MFIs to assist unserved communities in the design and implementation of bankable upgrading projects.

With the long-term objective of launching a national slum upgrading programme based on private sector investments, the Guatemalan Government seeks in this first phase to identify appropriate financial guarantee mechanisms to stimulate private sector investments, and to define a TA programme to build the capacity of NGOs and MFIs to assist unserved communities in the design and implementation of bankable upgrading projects.


A team of experts, supported by a Special Advisory Group (SAG), will work with the Vice Ministries of Housing and Community Development and in consultation with the municipalities, NGOs, MFIs, and community organisations to: (1) carry out two studies on: (i) effective demand in selected municipalities (community needs, capacity to pay), and; (ii) NGOs, MFIs, and community associations’ capacity to design, organise and implement upgrading projects;(2) design an action plan and methodology for a slum upgrading programme, identifying bankable upgrading and community organisation and development projects; and (3) mobilise donor support and finalise a second phase Cities Alliance proposal.

A team of experts, supported by a Special Advisory Group (SAG), will work with the Vice Ministries of Housing and Community Development and in consultation with the municipalities, NGOs, MFIs, and community organisations to: (1) carry out two studies on: (i) effective demand in selected municipalities (community needs, capacity to pay), and; (ii) NGOs, MFIs, and community associations’ capacity to design, organise and implement upgrading projects;(2) design an action plan and methodology for a slum upgrading programme, identifying bankable upgrading and community organisation and development projects; and (3) mobilise donor support and finalise a second phase Cities Alliance proposal.


Identify the appropriate financial guarantee mechanisms to stimulate private sector investments;

Define a technical assistance programme that will build the capacity of NGOs and MFIs to organize the communities to be able to prepare and implement “bankable” upgrading projects;

Establish a national program of slum upgrading based on private sector investments, sustained in turn through a partial guarantee mechanism which would permit commercial banks to classify lending to qualifying institutions as investment grade and to refinance loans in the secondary mortgage market.

Identify the appropriate financial guarantee mechanisms to stimulate private sector investments;

Define a technical assistance programme that will build the capacity of NGOs and MFIs to organize the communities to be able to prepare and implement “bankable” upgrading projects;

Establish a national program of slum upgrading based on private sector investments, sustained in turn through a partial guarantee mechanism which would permit commercial banks to classify lending to qualifying institutions as investment grade and to refinance loans in the secondary mortgage market.


Submitted by:

Vice Minister of Housing, Ministry of Communications, Infrastructure and Housing

Submitted by:

Vice Minister of Housing, Ministry of Communications, Infrastructure and Housing

CA Sponsor: World Bank, USAID, FDLG (SIDA affiliate in Guatemala)

CA Sponsor: World Bank, USAID, FDLG (SIDA affiliate in Guatemala)




Duration:10 months

Duration:10 months


Implemented by: World Bank, Ministry of Communications, Infrastructure & Housing CA Monitor: W. Cobbett

Implemented by: World Bank, Ministry of Communications, Infrastructure & Housing CA Monitor: W. Cobbett


An increase in the capacity to design and implement community upgrading projects and, thus, in the rate of provision of basic services with a goal of meeting or surpassing the urban growth rate and, ultimately, eliminating the deficit in basic services; A technical assistance plan for a national slum upgrading programme is to be prepared for subsequent adoption by the Guatemalan Government and municipalities involved.

An increase in the capacity to design and implement community upgrading projects and, thus, in the rate of provision of basic services with a goal of meeting or surpassing the urban growth rate and, ultimately, eliminating the deficit in basic services; A technical assistance plan for a national slum upgrading programme is to be prepared for subsequent adoption by the Guatemalan Government and municipalities involved.


Strategies for Sustainable Planning, Financing and Implementation of Low-Income Strategies for Sustainable Planning, Financing and Implementation of Low-Income Housing Policy Housing Policy Latin America and the Caribbean - BrazilLatin America and the Caribbean - Brazil

SummarySummaryThis activity aims to develop sustainable financing strategies to ensure the effective and sustainable implementation of the municipal government’s poverty-focused housing policies, both from the angle of financing the city’s actions and financing the housing initiatives of the poor themselves.

This activity aims to develop sustainable financing strategies to ensure the effective and sustainable implementation of the municipal government’s poverty-focused housing policies, both from the angle of financing the city’s actions and financing the housing initiatives of the poor themselves.


Develop sustainable financing instruments to support housing policy;

Strengthen the City of São Paulo Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (SEHAB) management capability, increasing integration among the sectors involved;

Implement a system for programme and project supervision, monitoring and evaluation.

Develop sustainable financing instruments to support housing policy;

Strengthen the City of São Paulo Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (SEHAB) management capability, increasing integration among the sectors involved;

Implement a system for programme and project supervision, monitoring and evaluation.


Articulate private financing mechanisms to complement the infrastructure upgrades promoted by the Slum and Subdivision Regularization Action;

Consolidate the data unit set up under the Bairro Legal TA in order to provide support for central planning of follow-up and monitoring for implementation of the action plans;

Offer appropriate support for the incorporation of district action plans by the recently-created decentralised districts (sub-prefeituras) as part of the ongoing process of administrative decentralisation.

Articulate private financing mechanisms to complement the infrastructure upgrades promoted by the Slum and Subdivision Regularization Action;

Consolidate the data unit set up under the Bairro Legal TA in order to provide support for central planning of follow-up and monitoring for implementation of the action plans;

Offer appropriate support for the incorporation of district action plans by the recently-created decentralised districts (sub-prefeituras) as part of the ongoing process of administrative decentralisation.


Submitted by: Secretary of Housing, Municipality of São Paulo

Submitted by: Secretary of Housing, Municipality of São Paulo

CA Sponsor: World Bank, Italy CA Sponsor: World Bank, Italy




Duration:24 months

Duration:24 months


Implemented by:World Bank CA Monitor:W. Cobbett

Implemented by:World Bank CA Monitor:W. Cobbett


Increase in the number of low-income families assisted by the housing policies of the São Paulo municipal government, specifically in slum areas and informal subdivisions.

Introduction of sustainable financing instruments in the Municipality of São Paulo.

Increase in the number of low-income families assisted by the housing policies of the São Paulo municipal government, specifically in slum areas and informal subdivisions.

Introduction of sustainable financing instruments in the Municipality of São Paulo.


Bahia Integrated Urban Development Program-Viver Melhor /BIRD Technical & Methodological Bahia Integrated Urban Development Program-Viver Melhor /BIRD Technical & Methodological AssistanceAssistanceLatin America and the Caribbean – BrazilLatin America and the Caribbean – Brazil

SummarySummaryBuilding on the success of the Novos Alagados and the Ribeira Azul Programs in reducing urban poverty, the State Government of Bahia seeks technical and methodological support for the implementation of the Viver Melhor/BIRD Program which aims to reduce poverty in a sustainable manner and ensure the replication of the area-based, integrated and participatory methodology developed in the Ribeira Azul Program.

Building on the success of the Novos Alagados and the Ribeira Azul Programs in reducing urban poverty, the State Government of Bahia seeks technical and methodological support for the implementation of the Viver Melhor/BIRD Program which aims to reduce poverty in a sustainable manner and ensure the replication of the area-based, integrated and participatory methodology developed in the Ribeira Azul Program.


Replication of the integrated, participatory and area- based methodology applied in the Ribeira Azul Program;

Establishment of field offices in project areas that will become a key link between the communities and the government. At least one forum in each project area will be held, in which the actions related to the planning and implementation of the project will be discussed on a regular basis;

Independent monitoring and evaluation of the Program’s activities and knowledge dissemination.

Replication of the integrated, participatory and area- based methodology applied in the Ribeira Azul Program;

Establishment of field offices in project areas that will become a key link between the communities and the government. At least one forum in each project area will be held, in which the actions related to the planning and implementation of the project will be discussed on a regular basis;

Independent monitoring and evaluation of the Program’s activities and knowledge dissemination.


To support the Government of the State of Bahia in: strategic aspects for the implementation of the Viver

Melhor/BIRD Program, in the project areas of Ribeira Azul/Cobre and Pituaçu in Salvador, and Malhado, in the Municipality of Ilhéus; and

the definition and adoption of public policy with respect to urban and housing development and poverty reduction, based on principles of inter-sectoral integration and community participation.

To support the Government of the State of Bahia in: strategic aspects for the implementation of the Viver

Melhor/BIRD Program, in the project areas of Ribeira Azul/Cobre and Pituaçu in Salvador, and Malhado, in the Municipality of Ilhéus; and

the definition and adoption of public policy with respect to urban and housing development and poverty reduction, based on principles of inter-sectoral integration and community participation.


Submitted by:

State of Bahia Department of Urban Development

Submitted by:

State of Bahia Department of Urban Development

CA Sponsor: World Bank, Italy

CA Sponsor: World Bank, Italy


Request to CA: $ 7,208,280*Co-financing: $98,030,000 Total Budget: $ 105,238,280*Core and Non-Core funds

Request to CA: $ 7,208,280*Co-financing: $98,030,000 Total Budget: $ 105,238,280*Core and Non-Core funds

Duration:36 months

Duration:36 months


Implemented by: World Bank, AVSICA Monitor:W. Cobbett

Implemented by: World Bank, AVSICA Monitor:W. Cobbett

Expected Impact and ResultsExpected Impact and Results(i) Improvement in access to housing, basic services and infrastructure for households living in the areas of physical

intervention of the three project areas; (ii) Improvement in access to social services, to employment and income generation opportunities for the households living in the areas of social intervention of the same three project areas; and (iii) The improvement of government institutions’ capacity (State and Municipality) in defining and operating common strategies of poverty reduction, measured by a specific State Government sector policy and the participatory preparation and implementation of Integrated Local Development Plans.

(i) Improvement in access to housing, basic services and infrastructure for households living in the areas of physical intervention of the three project areas; (ii) Improvement in access to social services, to employment and income generation opportunities for the households living in the areas of social intervention of the same three project areas; and (iii) The improvement of government institutions’ capacity (State and Municipality) in defining and operating common strategies of poverty reduction, measured by a specific State Government sector policy and the participatory preparation and implementation of Integrated Local Development Plans.

CDS/Slum UpgradingCDS/Slum Upgrading

Enhancing Territorial Equity and Social Inclusion in Brasilia’s Land MarketsEnhancing Territorial Equity and Social Inclusion in Brasilia’s Land Markets

Latin America and the Caribbean -Latin America and the Caribbean - BrazilBrazil

SummarySummaryThis proposal sets out to establish a basis for regulatory and institutional reform of Brasilia’s land markets and habitat delivery systems so as to enhance and increase territorial equity and social inclusion.

This proposal sets out to establish a basis for regulatory and institutional reform of Brasilia’s land markets and habitat delivery systems so as to enhance and increase territorial equity and social inclusion.


(i) Making compatible Brasilia’s cultural heritage with the need for enhancing territorial equity;(ii) Addressing informality and finding scale-able and sustainable solutions to halting growing informality (the stock);(iii) Finding sustainable solutions to the provision of low-cost housing that effectively engages the private sector (the flow); and (iv) Modernizing SEDUH to make it more effective in addressing the territorial inequities of the Brasilia land markets.

(i) Making compatible Brasilia’s cultural heritage with the need for enhancing territorial equity;(ii) Addressing informality and finding scale-able and sustainable solutions to halting growing informality (the stock);(iii) Finding sustainable solutions to the provision of low-cost housing that effectively engages the private sector (the flow); and (iv) Modernizing SEDUH to make it more effective in addressing the territorial inequities of the Brasilia land markets.


Revise Brasilia’s planning legislation to accommodate: the expansion of urban areas; densification of existing urbanised areas; changes in land uses, and; greater inclusion of different socio-economic groups in the city’s planning and development;

Address informality in Brasilia, including informal housing; Address the flow of housing and land assets in Brasilia;

and Strengthen the capacity and reform the culture of the

Secretariat of Housing and Urban Development (SEDUH), the primary agency responsible for setting urban policy in Brasilia and implementing land development and housing programmes.

Revise Brasilia’s planning legislation to accommodate: the expansion of urban areas; densification of existing urbanised areas; changes in land uses, and; greater inclusion of different socio-economic groups in the city’s planning and development;

Address informality in Brasilia, including informal housing; Address the flow of housing and land assets in Brasilia;

and Strengthen the capacity and reform the culture of the

Secretariat of Housing and Urban Development (SEDUH), the primary agency responsible for setting urban policy in Brasilia and implementing land development and housing programmes.


Submitted by: State Secretary of Housing & Urban Development, Gov’t of Federal District of Brazil

Submitted by: State Secretary of Housing & Urban Development, Gov’t of Federal District of Brazil

CA Sponsor: World Bank, UN-Habitat

CA Sponsor: World Bank, UN-Habitat




Duration:12 Months

Duration:12 Months


Implemented by: World BankCA Monitor:William Cobbett

Implemented by: World BankCA Monitor:William Cobbett


(i) Reform of the regulatory regime for urban planning and development allowing for increased and more equitable access to urbanised land and housing in Brasilia; (ii) Greater flexibility and facility to regularise the informal settlements and the eventual 100% regularisation of all irregular settlements in Brasilia; (iii) An effective public-private partnership for progressive housing finance and development in Brasilia and its surrounding urbanised communities; (iv) A more effective SEDUH capable of enforcing urban and planning regulations, and facilitating new development and regularisation of existing settlements.

(i) Reform of the regulatory regime for urban planning and development allowing for increased and more equitable access to urbanised land and housing in Brasilia; (ii) Greater flexibility and facility to regularise the informal settlements and the eventual 100% regularisation of all irregular settlements in Brasilia; (iii) An effective public-private partnership for progressive housing finance and development in Brasilia and its surrounding urbanised communities; (iv) A more effective SEDUH capable of enforcing urban and planning regulations, and facilitating new development and regularisation of existing settlements.


An Urban Development Strategy for La Paz Region, Dept La Paz & San An Urban Development Strategy for La Paz Region, Dept La Paz & San VicenteVicenteLatin America and the Caribbean - El SalvadorLatin America and the Caribbean - El Salvador

SummarySummaryThis proposal sets out to promote urban economic development in a region, addressing institutional, technical, and financial constraints to improve the network of cities and institutions. This proposal sets out to promote urban economic development in a region, addressing institutional, technical, and financial constraints to improve the network of cities and institutions.


Draw up a strategic development vision for the region; Elaborate a Regional Development Plan with emphasis on

spatial planning; Elaborate plans and budgets for various areas such as:

productive clusters, research in technology in competitive sectors, human resources on a regional level, and basic infrastructure;

Identify private investments; Adapt the National Security Plan to the region.

Draw up a strategic development vision for the region; Elaborate a Regional Development Plan with emphasis on

spatial planning; Elaborate plans and budgets for various areas such as:

productive clusters, research in technology in competitive sectors, human resources on a regional level, and basic infrastructure;

Identify private investments; Adapt the National Security Plan to the region.


Create a strategic vision for urban centere and for the region;

Link national and local agencies in order to address factors that limit the competitiveness of firms and economic recovery;

Improve statistics related to regional management, local economic development, business climate, employment, financial autonomy;

Improve consistency between national, regional and local investment plans;

Institutionalise measures to address insecurity and violence issues;

Improve cooperation between municipalities, communities, government agencies, universities, research centres, the private sector and civil society on local economic issues.

Create a strategic vision for urban centere and for the region;

Link national and local agencies in order to address factors that limit the competitiveness of firms and economic recovery;

Improve statistics related to regional management, local economic development, business climate, employment, financial autonomy;

Improve consistency between national, regional and local investment plans;

Institutionalise measures to address insecurity and violence issues;

Improve cooperation between municipalities, communities, government agencies, universities, research centres, the private sector and civil society on local economic issues.


Submitted by:

Municipality of San Luis La Herradura, Association of Municipalities

Submitted by:

Municipality of San Luis La Herradura, Association of Municipalities

CA Sponsor: GTZ, KfW, USAID, UNDP, IDB

CA Sponsor: GTZ, KfW, USAID, UNDP, IDB




Duration:24 months

Duration:24 months


Implemented by: GTZ and other national and local actorsCA Monitor: P Persson

Implemented by: GTZ and other national and local actorsCA Monitor: P Persson


Improve the economic performance of the region through the elaboration of a number of action plans in different areas.Improve the economic performance of the region through the elaboration of a number of action plans in different areas.

CDSCDS

Alexandria CDS for Sustainable Development - Phase 2Alexandria CDS for Sustainable Development - Phase 2Middle East and North Africa - EgyptMiddle East and North Africa - Egypt

SummarySummaryThis proposal follows a first phase of a CDS that has been successfully implemented. More than 30 percent of the population of Alexandria lives in slum areas. To improve their standard of living, prevent the development of new illegal settlements and increase employment opportunities, the city of Alexandria will implement a CDS, developed under a first grant, that emphasises environmental aspects and local economic development.

This proposal follows a first phase of a CDS that has been successfully implemented. More than 30 percent of the population of Alexandria lives in slum areas. To improve their standard of living, prevent the development of new illegal settlements and increase employment opportunities, the city of Alexandria will implement a CDS, developed under a first grant, that emphasises environmental aspects and local economic development.


Create a CDS Department; Build capacity and a website; Conduct an international LED workshop; Conduct additional cluster analysis and develop an

action plan for improving the local business environment;

Complete a city wide upgrading strategy; Undertake Rapid Appraisal Assessments in 10

settlements and prepare remodeling plans and community socio-economic development programmes;

Establish a Lake Marriout Managment Authority

Create a CDS Department; Build capacity and a website; Conduct an international LED workshop; Conduct additional cluster analysis and develop an

action plan for improving the local business environment;

Complete a city wide upgrading strategy; Undertake Rapid Appraisal Assessments in 10

settlements and prepare remodeling plans and community socio-economic development programmes;

Establish a Lake Marriout Managment Authority


Complete the CDS for sustainable development in Alexandria Governorate and start additional components that would lead to implementation of technical and institutional issues related to slum upgrading, local economic development and improvement of the environment.

Complete the CDS for sustainable development in Alexandria Governorate and start additional components that would lead to implementation of technical and institutional issues related to slum upgrading, local economic development and improvement of the environment.


Submitted by:

Governor of Alexandria

Submitted by:

Governor of Alexandria

CA Sponsor:World Bank,UN-Habitat, CIDA, IFC, UNEP

CA Sponsor:World Bank,UN-Habitat, CIDA, IFC, UNEP




Duration:24 months

Duration:24 months


Implemented by: World Bank (with others)CA Monitor: Pelle Persson

Implemented by: World Bank (with others)CA Monitor: Pelle Persson


Implementing the proposed strategy will improve the environmental, urban and economic status of the squatter areas and Lake Marriout. This will raise the standards of living of the population of these areas, create new job opportunities for them, improve the general sanitation conditions of the inhabitants and improve the Lake fish production quality, which will no doubt result in raising the income of the fishermen in this area and in Alexandria.

Implementing the proposed strategy will improve the environmental, urban and economic status of the squatter areas and Lake Marriout. This will raise the standards of living of the population of these areas, create new job opportunities for them, improve the general sanitation conditions of the inhabitants and improve the Lake fish production quality, which will no doubt result in raising the income of the fishermen in this area and in Alexandria.

CDSCDS

Slum Upgrading Facility (SUF) Pilot Programme Slum Upgrading Facility (SUF) Pilot Programme Global - Sub-Saharan Africa and South/East AsiaGlobal - Sub-Saharan Africa and South/East Asia

SummarySummaryThe Slum Upgrading Facility (SUF) aims to become a dedicated, simple to access, support mechanism for cities seeking access to financing for citywide slum upgrading programmes. Conceived as a programme managed by UN-HABITAT under its core sub-programme on human settlements financing, the SUF is proposed for adoption as a programme under the umbrella of the Cities Alliance similar to arrangements for the Community-Led Infrastructure Financing Facility.

The Slum Upgrading Facility (SUF) aims to become a dedicated, simple to access, support mechanism for cities seeking access to financing for citywide slum upgrading programmes. Conceived as a programme managed by UN-HABITAT under its core sub-programme on human settlements financing, the SUF is proposed for adoption as a programme under the umbrella of the Cities Alliance similar to arrangements for the Community-Led Infrastructure Financing Facility.


A design phase, to enable the development of a project pipeline and the establishment of partnerships on the ground that will accelerate the pilot phase;

Field test a small number of projects with selected city and/or national governments in Sub-Saharan Africa and South/East Asia.

A design phase, to enable the development of a project pipeline and the establishment of partnerships on the ground that will accelerate the pilot phase;

Field test a small number of projects with selected city and/or national governments in Sub-Saharan Africa and South/East Asia.


To directly support the efforts of national governments and local authorities that have already made the decision to take decisive action to improve the conditions of their poorest residents, and which treat slum upgrading as part of their ongoing, core business;

Provide technical assistance for project preparation and capacity building at a local level and be able to provide catalytic grant support and seed capital;

Join up technical and financial resources in an innovative and project-driven manner.

To directly support the efforts of national governments and local authorities that have already made the decision to take decisive action to improve the conditions of their poorest residents, and which treat slum upgrading as part of their ongoing, core business;

Provide technical assistance for project preparation and capacity building at a local level and be able to provide catalytic grant support and seed capital;

Join up technical and financial resources in an innovative and project-driven manner.


Submitted by:

DFID

Submitted by:

DFID

CA Sponsor:UN-Habitat, Sida, DFID

CA Sponsor:UN-Habitat, Sida, DFID


Request to CA: $ 20,000,000Co-financing: $ 10,500,000Total Budget: $ 30,500,000

Request to CA: $ 20,000,000Co-financing: $ 10,500,000Total Budget: $ 30,500,000

Duration:3 Years

Duration:3 Years


Implemented by:UN-HabitatCA Monitor:William Cobbett

Implemented by:UN-HabitatCA Monitor:William Cobbett


The activities of the SUF will lead to the development of sustainable financing mechanisms, budgetary, policy and regulatory reform; deepen local capital markets that are so necessary for slum upgrading; and provide downstream opportunities for new forms of output-based aid approaches.

The activities of the SUF will lead to the development of sustainable financing mechanisms, budgetary, policy and regulatory reform; deepen local capital markets that are so necessary for slum upgrading; and provide downstream opportunities for new forms of output-based aid approaches.


Mainstreaming Cities Alliance Engagement with United Cities and Local Mainstreaming Cities Alliance Engagement with United Cities and Local

GovernmentsGovernments

SummarySummaryFurther to the Cities Alliance Consultative Group’s expressed desire to forge a strategic working relationship with United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), whose members represent over 50% of the world’s population, this proposal supports the mainstreaming of the Alliance’s engagement with UCLG.

Further to the Cities Alliance Consultative Group’s expressed desire to forge a strategic working relationship with United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), whose members represent over 50% of the world’s population, this proposal supports the mainstreaming of the Alliance’s engagement with UCLG.


UCLG implementation and supervision of the “Municipal Finance Commission” activities;

UCLG implementation and supervision of “Developing MDG-based CDSs” activities;

Communications activities.

UCLG implementation and supervision of the “Municipal Finance Commission” activities;

UCLG implementation and supervision of “Developing MDG-based CDSs” activities;

Communications activities.


Support UCLG supervision and implementation of the activities in the two funding proposals (on municipal finance and MDG-based CDSs) approved in FY05;

Develop joint communication products and establish a regular communication flow of information on Cities Alliance initiatives amongst UCLG members.

Support UCLG supervision and implementation of the activities in the two funding proposals (on municipal finance and MDG-based CDSs) approved in FY05;

Develop joint communication products and establish a regular communication flow of information on Cities Alliance initiatives amongst UCLG members.


Submitted by:

UCLG

Submitted by:

UCLG

CA Sponsor: DFID, UCLG

CA Sponsor: DFID, UCLG


Request to CA: $ 517,000*Co-financing: $ 20,000Total Budget: $ 537,000* DFID Non-Core contribution

Request to CA: $ 517,000*Co-financing: $ 20,000Total Budget: $ 537,000* DFID Non-Core contribution

Duration:24 months

Duration:24 months


Implemented by: UCLGCA Monitor:K. Milroy

Implemented by: UCLGCA Monitor:K. Milroy


The needs and demands of local government are effectively linked to the suppliers of municipal finance technical support and financing institutions;

Increased awareness of CDSs and the support available to develop them among UCLG members; Local authorities better able to contribute to national Poverty Reduction Strategies by developing MDG-based CDSs.

The needs and demands of local government are effectively linked to the suppliers of municipal finance technical support and financing institutions;

Increased awareness of CDSs and the support available to develop them among UCLG members; Local authorities better able to contribute to national Poverty Reduction Strategies by developing MDG-based CDSs.

CDS/Slum UpgradingCDS/Slum UpgradingGlobal Global

Enhancing Urban Development in National Policy DialoguesEnhancing Urban Development in National Policy Dialogues

SummarySummaryThis proposal seeks to support the engagement of local authorities in national policy dialogues, with a view to both situating urban development more explicitly within the national growth agenda and supporting the economic role of cities.

This proposal seeks to support the engagement of local authorities in national policy dialogues, with a view to both situating urban development more explicitly within the national growth agenda and supporting the economic role of cities.


• Urban and the Growth Agenda: Assessing and Promoting the Role of Cities: (i) understand the demand; (ii) understand and disseminate available tools; and (iii) provide targeted assistance to cities or countries in applying analytical approaches.

• Mainstreaming Urban in Poverty Reduction Strategies: (i)understand the dynamics of urban development in PRSPs; (ii)

Disseminate urban poverty/PRSP tools; and (iii) provide targeted assistance to countries in mainstreaming urban issues.

• Urban and the Growth Agenda: Assessing and Promoting the Role of Cities: (i) understand the demand; (ii) understand and disseminate available tools; and (iii) provide targeted assistance to cities or countries in applying analytical approaches.

• Mainstreaming Urban in Poverty Reduction Strategies: (i)understand the dynamics of urban development in PRSPs; (ii)

Disseminate urban poverty/PRSP tools; and (iii) provide targeted assistance to countries in mainstreaming urban issues.


• Develop an analytical basis for integrating urban development into investment climate surveys and dialogues both at the national and local levels;

• Better understand the dynamics of urban development in national Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs), and disseminate and develop tools to facilitate their integration.

• Develop an analytical basis for integrating urban development into investment climate surveys and dialogues both at the national and local levels;

• Better understand the dynamics of urban development in national Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs), and disseminate and develop tools to facilitate their integration.


Submitted by:

World Bank

Submitted by:

World Bank

CA Sponsor: DFID, World Bank

CA Sponsor: DFID, World Bank


Request to CA: $ 610,000* Co-financing: $ 75,000Total Budget: $ 685,000* Core and DFID Non-Core contribution

Request to CA: $ 610,000* Co-financing: $ 75,000Total Budget: $ 685,000* Core and DFID Non-Core contribution

Duration:12 months

Duration:12 months


Implemented by:World BankCA Monitor: K. Milroy

Implemented by:World BankCA Monitor: K. Milroy


Greater understanding of the contribution of cities to national development; Improved linkages of local authorities and urban development initiatives in national policy dialogue. Greater understanding of the contribution of cities to national development; Improved linkages of local authorities and urban development initiatives in national policy dialogue.

CDS/Slum CDS/Slum UpgradingUpgradingGlobal

Cities Alliance Management Succession Cities Alliance Management Succession World Bank Headquarters, Washington, World Bank Headquarters, Washington, DCDC

SummarySummaryThe upcoming retirement of the Manager of the Cities Alliance Secretariat provides both a challenge and an opportunity to the Cities Alliance. These grant funds will support the efforts to recruit a dynamic individual that can lead the Cities Alliance into its next phase, and to ensure that Alliance members can continue to draw upon the current Manager’s expertise and inspiration through a transition period.

The upcoming retirement of the Manager of the Cities Alliance Secretariat provides both a challenge and an opportunity to the Cities Alliance. These grant funds will support the efforts to recruit a dynamic individual that can lead the Cities Alliance into its next phase, and to ensure that Alliance members can continue to draw upon the current Manager’s expertise and inspiration through a transition period.


Recruitment of applications for the post through advertisement in the Economist, websites of Alliance members, and other means.

Interview, selection and hiring process. Transition services: During the transition period, Alliance

members can request the engagement of the outgoing Manager on a consultancy basis to assist their field staff and city/country clients in scaling up their CDS and slum upgrading efforts; and, for mobilizing support for the Cities Alliance/urban development agenda within member organisations.

Recruitment of applications for the post through advertisement in the Economist, websites of Alliance members, and other means.

Interview, selection and hiring process. Transition services: During the transition period, Alliance

members can request the engagement of the outgoing Manager on a consultancy basis to assist their field staff and city/country clients in scaling up their CDS and slum upgrading efforts; and, for mobilizing support for the Cities Alliance/urban development agenda within member organisations.


Recruit an effective new Manager of the Cities Alliance Secretariat, and provide for a smooth management transition.

Ensure that the knowledge, expertise and networks of the outgoing Manager are available to Cities Alliance partners through the transition phase.

Recruit an effective new Manager of the Cities Alliance Secretariat, and provide for a smooth management transition.

Ensure that the knowledge, expertise and networks of the outgoing Manager are available to Cities Alliance partners through the transition phase.


Submitted by:

World Bank

Submitted by:

World Bank

CA Sponsor: World BankCA Sponsor: World Bank


Request to CA: $ 125,000Co-financing: $ 0Total Budget: $ 125,000

Request to CA: $ 125,000Co-financing: $ 0Total Budget: $ 125,000

Duration:18 months

Duration:18 months


Implemented by:CA SecretariatCA Monitor:Kevin Milroy

Implemented by:CA SecretariatCA Monitor:Kevin Milroy


The successful hiring of a new Manager of the Cities Alliance Secretariat, within the allotted timeframe and budget. Smooth transition to new management. Utilize in-house knowledge of networks, contacts and expertise of the outgoing Manager of the Cities Alliance Secretariat.

The successful hiring of a new Manager of the Cities Alliance Secretariat, within the allotted timeframe and budget. Smooth transition to new management. Utilize in-house knowledge of networks, contacts and expertise of the outgoing Manager of the Cities Alliance Secretariat.

Documents

Support for Preparation of 2006 State of South African Cities Report