Concept notes and papers
This joint publication “Unpacking Metropolitan Governance for Sustainable Development” is the product of a close cooperation between GIZ and UN-Habitat. Against the background of rapid urbanization, new forms of power relations between the different levels of government emerge and stronger coordination and cooperation is required. GIZ and UN-Habitat are both convinced that effective metropolitan governance is crucial for transformative development, considering social, political, economic and environmental impacts. While the subsidiarity principle is still valid and valuable, some decisions are most effectively implemented at a metropolitan level that follows the functional area. Climate change, natural disasters or economic development do not stop at administrative boundaries, hence joint action needs to be taken. Infrastructure needs can be better solved through joint forces and coordination between administrations and different stakeholders. This study shall give insights into ways metropolitan regions are governed and how it relates with the good urban governance principles.
Available in English
The Metropolitan Capacity Assessment Methodology (MetroCAM) has been developed by GIZ in cooperation with UN-Habitat as a guiding framework for implementing sustainable development agendas at the metr...
Developed by GIZ and UN-Habitat
Posted by Verena Goranko
Tools : Territorial / Multi-Stakeholder Approach
Available in English
Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11) aims at making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable by 2030. By shifting focus from national states to urban areas, it launc...
Developed by Local Governments for Sustainability (IC...
Posted by Local2030
Concept notes and papers
