Mannini Makhele
Facilitator
Building urban observatories for sustainable and resilient cities hosted by the Global Urban Observatory Network
The session will share insights on urban observatory governance, financing and structures. It will also focus on multi-level governance techniques using the case of South African District Development Model (DDM) and its application at local level.
November 6, 2024 | 09:00 - 12:00
Multipurpose room 15
Gauteng City-Region Observatory
South Africa
English, Arabic,
French,
Spanish
Reference:
TE 15-02
Summary
Participants will learn about and engage on urban observatories and multi-level governance techniques to build well-governed and sustainable towns and cities by:
• Outlining available institutional options for urban observatories (governance, financing models, structures etc)
• Delineating urban data science - data collection, analytics and visualisation
• Exploring case studies of two urban observatories from around the globe
• Outlining multi-level governance and integrated development planning approaches
• Outlining the South African District Development Model (DDM)
• Exploring the DDM case study focusing on the Sedibeng District Hub in South Africa
• Translating data, research, policy and practice into sustainable development
Objectives
The objectives of the session are to:
• Deepen participants' knowledge of key elements on urban observatories and multi-level governance approaches
• Showcase global and local innovation and best practice
• Promote knowledge sharing and mutual learning
• Strengthen multi-stakeholder coordination and partnerships vertically and horizontally
• Empower government and non-government stakeholders to work towards sustainable and resilient cities
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Gauteng City-Region Observatory
South Africa
Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs - COGTA
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