Strengthen urban planning and financial sustainability of cities

Improve regulatory, legal, and institutional environment for more inclusive planning

• Improve regulatory, legal, and institutional environment for more inclusive planning

• Support localization and implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals

• Use differentiated approaches for different categories of cities

Implement reforms and policies for improved financial sustainability of cities

• ​Mobilize funding for urban infrastructure and services

• Support cities to maximize their internal financial resources

• Promote land-based financing

• Develop innovative external sources of funding

• Support utilities and service providers to develop public-private partnerships

• Support urban governance improvement of utilities