Urban management and Sustainable Development

In an increasingly urbanised world, effective urban management is not just crucial but imperative. With over half of the global population now residing in cities, the forces of globalisation, the urgent need to address climate change, rising competition and collaboration for international investments, and the surge in international events underscore the critical need for enhancing urban management.

Furthermore, the dynamic landscape of urban development, coupled with growing social inequalities, underscores the strategic and global significance of urban policies for cities and metropolitan regions. This is particularly evident when considering that a significant portion of the urban population still resides in shanty towns, highlighting the substantial work that remains to be accomplished in this domain. At stake is also ensuring that cities remain thriving and habitable, proritising the well-being of their residents and the environment. 

Today, the challenges facing the world at large have become intrinsically urban challenges. Cities are tasked with delivering high-quality services, fostering innovation to accommodate urban expansion and address transportation, energy, and economic growth concerns, all while meeting the ever-evolving expectations of their residents. Moreover, they must do so while preserving human dignity and safeguarding the environment, ensuring that urban areas remain not just habitable but thriving hubs of human civilisation.

Managers from central administrations, decentralised services and local authorities, project managers leading urban projects, elected local officials.