1. International Community of Practice for Sustainable Urban Development On behalf ofImplemented by

2. Partners A cooperation between: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH German Association of Cities Engagement Global / Service Agency Communities in One World Funded by BMZ International Community of Practice for Sustainable Urban Development 2

3. Mobilisation of practical experience in sustainable urban development for joint learning with urban stakeholders around the world. To facilitate worldwide networking between urban municipal actors To support a systematic and application-oriented exchange of practical experience To support the development of innovative ideas for urban projects International Community of Practice for Sustainable Urban Development 3 OBJECTIVE

4. International Community of Practice for Sustainable Urban Development 4 THEMATIC CLUSTERS Good urban governance Support of devolution and decentralization processes along adequate financial ressources. Integrated urban development all relevant sectors of urban services, eg waste management, water, energie while focusing on numerous feedback loops between "top-down" requirements and "bottom-up" responses. Local economic development The focus is on promoting sustainable economic growth and establishing municipal structures for LED.

5. Examples only! 5 International Community of Practice for Sustainable Urban Development REGIONAL CLUSTERS

6. Mobilise German and international know-how in the field of sustainable urban development Provide a platform for disseminating experience of practical relevance Provide an Expert Pool Organise Dialogue Events Facilitate joint projects International Community of Practice for Sustainable Urban Development 6 SERVICES

7. Dialogue events 14 -16 October 2014 Province Gauteng, South Africa Rethinking Public Service Delivery - Innovative Solutions for Managing and Financing Public Services 04 - 06 November 2014 Chiang Mai, Thailand Greening Cities and Promoting Urban Green Growth 24 - 25 November 2014 Leipzig, Germany Innovative financial instruments in urban development and housing policy – Revolving funds, micro credits and crowd funding 25 - 27 November 2014 Cuenca, Ecuador Strengthening the function of intermediate cities in the subnational context International Community of Practice for Sustainable Urban Development 7 SERVICES

8. Dialogue events 11 - 12 December 2014 Berlin, Germany Smart Cities: Promoting innovative and sustainable start-ups 09 - 11 February 2015 Cologne, Germany Challenges of organising flood management and municipal sewer systems International Community of Practice for Sustainable Urban Development 8 SERVICES

9. Cities Development of individual and institutional capacities International Visibility Access to other markets and resources Marketing of own strengths LGA “SALGA firmly believes that sustained collaboration between LGAs is essential for Organised Local Government to succeed on the continent and for the benefits of decentralisation to be entrenched in our respective government structures and systems” International Community of Practice for Sustainable Urban Development 9 BENEFITS

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