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 Guide to Municipal Finance describes the current issues in municipal finance and the ways in which local governments finance services and infrastructure. It sets out a basic economic framework th...
Developed by United Nations Human Settlements Program...
Posted by Local2030
Guidance and systemization of experiences
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The Local2030 Coalition 2024 Report of Activities outlines the important strides made in these efforts, as well as the pivotal role of local action in driving the SDG agenda forward. It provides a com...