Chair: Miguel Lifschitz, Mayor of Rosario, Argentina
Urban Development is the key responsibility of local governments and has to respond to trends and dynamics of high complexity. The fight against poverty, improving the quality of life, the management of urban growth and administrative reforms are constant challenges for urban development. Within this context, the UCLG Committee on Strategic Urban Planning, chaired by Miguel Lifschitz, Mayor of Rosario, aims at promoting worldwide experiences related to strategic planning and urban development.
The Urban Strategic Planning Commission will respond to the growing need of creating spaces for discussion and exchange. Furthermore, the commission will offer advice to improve the quality of local policies on urban strategic planning. Special emphasis is placed on a South – South cooperation, in response to the need to share first hand experiences on pro-poor policies and informality. It will also facilitate the visibility and worldwide appreciation of urban management experiences that have accomplished relevant transformations, with positive and significant impacts on the quality of life in cities.
International agenda for strengthening the effectiveness of strategic development
The long-term goal is to improve local governments’ planning knowledge and the relationship with international development partners. The Commission will serve as a political forum which presents recommendations related to sustainable urban development. The Committee will provide guidance for strengthening the global linkages between cities, existing CDS networks and international institutions.
Contact: Sergio Barrios, Head of Intl. Relations, Municipality of Rosario
Tel: +54 341 480 22 73
Fax: +54 341 480 22 74
sbarrio@rosario.gov.ar
s.hoeflich@cities-localgovernments.org |
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