Concept notes and papers
In 2016, the Habitat III conference will set a New Urban Agenda of the United Nations for the next 20 years. This will shape national urban agendas worldwide. This brief explains how four major processes and landmark events in 2015 addressing disaster risk reduction (Sendai Framework/ HFA2), financing for development (AAAA), global sustainable development goals (SDGs), and the new post-2020 climate regime (COP21) have set the scene and will shape this new global agenda for cities and local governments in the years to come.
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This report offers critical guidance on how countries can turn the aspirations of the 2030 Agenda into reality. It highlights the importance of addressing the root causes of problems, and of rebalanci...
Developed by United Nations Research Institute for So...
Posted by Local2030
Guidance and systemization of experiences
Available in English
The Local Economic Development (LED) series is a resource for local governments, businesses and civil society organizations to help them initiate and implement local economic development interventions...
Developed by United Nations Human Settlements Program...
Posted by Local2030
Guidance and systemization of experiences
