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C I T Y Impacts and Linkages to Investments São Paulo, October 16, 2003 D E V E L O P M E N T S T R A T E G I E S www.citiesalliance.org C I T Y D E V E L O P M E N T S T R A T E G I E S Impacts and Linkages to Investments City Development Strategies are increasingly being recognized by local governments as a vehicle for: Problem identification; Consensus building; Implementing wide-ranging reform; Long-term investment strategies. Aden City Development Strategy C I T Y An Overview D E V E L O P M E N T S T R A T E G I E S BosniaHerzegovina Pakistan Latvia Bulgaria Nepal Mongolia Morocco Jamaica China Cambodia Philippines Niger Burkina Faso Yemen Ghana EthiopiaIndia Nigeria Peru Brazil Rwanda Indonesia Madagascar South Africa C I T Y D E V E L O P M E N T S T R A T E G I E S Summary of Portfolio 90 CDS in 24 countries 70 CDS complete by end 2003; Portfolio in SSA increased to 15 CDS in 7 countries; Portfolio in MENA increasing; Partnerships with Local Government Associations on the rise; Bilateral and multilateral CA members increasingly work together also at the country level. C I T Y D E V E L O P M E N T S T R A T E G I E S FY 2000-2003 Cities Alliance Contribution LAC 11% MENA 5% SSA 26% Total CDS Budgets LAC 17% MENA 4% SSA 31% ECA 11% ECA 12% Asia 47% US $7.8 Million Asia 36% US $14.4 Million C I T Y D E V E L O P M E N T S T R A T E G I E S Essentials of a City Development Strategy Assess the state of the city and its region; Develop a long-term vision; Act now with focus on results; Value the contributions of the poor; Encourage local business growth; Engage networks of cities; Focus on implementation; Concentrate on priorities; Foster local leadership. C I T Y D E V E L O P M E N T S T R A T E G I E S Implications for Cities Alliance Members Reinforce local government demand; Acknowledge local leadership; Ensure consistent response from CA members decentralized offices; Emphasize centrality of domestic investment. C I T Y D E V E L O P M E N T S T R A T E G I E S Highlights CDS are changing and shaping the instruments of Alliance Partners. Aden CDS: Integrative Approach Urban Management & Municipal Finance Physical Infrastructure CDS To Identify Priorities Local Economic Development Public Agency Reforms C I T Y D E V E L O P M E N T S T R A T E G I E S Highlights CDS translate national PRSP into specific local poverty reduction objectives. Examples: Dosso and Maradi, Niger; Bobo-Dioulasso, Barbora, Owahigouya, Burkina Faso; Kumasi, Ghana; Cities Association in Latvia. C I T Y D E V E L O P M E N T S T R A T E G I E S Focus on Finance Sustainable Municipal Finance is a major gap. Government reform; Challenging business as usual; CDS as a mobilising tool for the city; Subnational rating; Link to Slum Upgrading. C I T Y D E V E L O P M E N T S T R A T E G I E S www.citiesalliance.org