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Case studies on local finance

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The Global Observatory on Local Finance, hosted by UCLG, in partnership with the OECD aims to: - Share information on local and regional governments finance and structure, based on a broad statistical study on the state of local finance in 101 countries representing 82% of the world population and 87.5 of the world GDP. - Present local and regional governments with tools adequate to financial means and capacities. - Raise the international profile of UCLG members and contribute their perspective to global debates on financing development and supporting fairer distribution of national revenues; - Promote dialogue and partnership between local governments and national governments, international institutions, and academics. On the website, you’ll find the flagship report Subnational Governments around the World, Structure and Finance, as well as publications dedicated to local finances, country profiles summarizing the situation of local governments in 101 countries, financial instruments implemented in cities around by local governments, and a digital library.

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Mobile Application: We App Heroes

Available in English

WeAppHeroes, is a new app designed to strengthen local volunteering and align this action with addressing the global SDGs within urban centres. The app platform creates a real-time call-to-action whe...

Developed by Sunscious Limited; United Nations Develo...

Posted by Local2030

Tools : Raising Awareness

Assessing the Institutional Environment of Local Governments in Africa

Available in English

The “city enabling environment rating” assesses the city enabling environment in 50 African countries according to 10 criteria across five areas: local governance, local capacity, financial autonomy,...

Developed by United Cities and Local Governments of A...

Posted by Local2030

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