Responding to crises in cities by strengthening local governance and capacity

25/10/2011

Urbanization is everywhere and is accelerating over a large part of the planet. In recent decades, an increasing number of people have moved to cities. Global demographic growth and the globalization of the economy have contributed greatly to these trends. Within a very short space of time, by around 2030, almost 60% of the world’s population will live in cities in developing countries. This urban pressure brings numerous challenges, some of which are new and many of which are complex. All these challenges call for local governance and capacity to be strengthened. [...]