In a rapidly evolving urban landscape, traditional methods of addressing interconnected urban challenges are becoming increasingly inadequate. As a result, urban development practitioners are exploring innovative ways of working to tackle systemic urban issues. One such solution is the portfolio approach, a dynamic and multi-faceted strategy that redefines the way we address urban challenges. This… Continue reading Introducing City Snapshots: Urban development innovation for sustainable change
This guide discussed the importance of community listening for urban transformation to help solve the interconnected and complex problems that cities face. It provides a kit of hands-on tools, templates, and exercises to apply. The guide is intended for communities and cities, primarily municipal government staff and their local partners. The guide came about as… Continue reading Co-creating Urban Transformation
The EU Response & Renewal Programme is a new component under the Mayors for Economic Growth (M4EG) Facility. The M4EG is a joint EU and UNDP initiative, funded by the EU, to support secondary cities in the Eastern Partnership become active facilitators for sustainable, inclusive economic growth and job creation. The M4EG develops and implements… Continue reading GUIDANCE NOTE: CALL FOR LOCAL INITIATIVES UNDER EU RESPONSE & RENEWAL PROGRAMME FOR M4EG MEMBERS IN UKRAINE AND MOLDOVA 2022-2023
To scale-up support to local authorities in Ukraine, the European Commission through the Directorate- General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR) offers direct support to city and town authorities that are members of the Mayors for Economic Growth (M4EG) network in Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova (hereinafter Moldova) amounted to EUR1.8. The “EU… Continue reading Onepager the “EU Response and Renewal Grant Programme for M4EG”