Training on Municipal Finance and Creditworthiness Academy
The Academy trains city leaders in creditworthiness and municipal finance, using self‑assessment to create action plans that strengthen financial managementEvents
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Initiatives
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Municipal Finance
This report assesses the impact of the pandemic on local governments’ financial situations through cross-country analysis and comparison.Knowledge Product
Municipal PPP Framework: Project Summaries part 2
The report presents national and subnational PPP case studies, highlighting frameworks, institutions, and processes that support successful delivery.Knowledge Product
Municipal PPP Framework: Project Summaries part 1
The report compiles city‑level PPP case studies, highlighting design, financing, risk, and advisory lessons to guide infrastructure delivery.Knowledge Product
Bonifacio Global City: A Public-Private Joint Venture - Case Study
The Philippines transformed Fort Bonifacio from a decommissioned U.S. base into a mixed‑use district developed through public‑private partnership.Knowledge Product
Brooklyn Bridge Park - Case Study
Brooklyn transformed abandoned cargo piers into Brooklyn Bridge Park, a self‑sustaining waterfront destination created through community advocacy and PPP.Knowledge Product
The Copenhagen Model: a Publicly Owned, Privately Run Corporation - Case Study
Copenhagen’s City & Port Corporation leveraged land value, zoning, and private collaboration to finance major infrastructure and regeneration.Knowledge Product
Development Contributions City of Johannesburg “Diepsloot Node” - Case study
The Diepsloot Node is bounded by an upmarket, gated development and a low-income suburb.Knowledge Product
Phu My Hung City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Case Study
Phu My Hung transformed 1990s swampland into a model urban district, pioneering land‑based financing within HCMC’s Saigon South plan.Knowledge Product
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Toronto: Density Bonuses in Exchange for Community Benefits - Case Study
Ontario’s Section 37 allowed municipalities to grant extra development density in exchange for community benefits secured through negotiated agreements.Knowledge Product
The Hidden Wealth of Cities: Creating, Financing, and Managing Public Spaces
The book shows how cities can unlock public spaces’ hidden value through strategic planning, financing, and asset‑based management.Knowledge Product
Her Home - Housing Finance for Women
The study assesses women’s housing finance demand in Colombia, India, and Kenya, recommending tailored lending products and policy reforms.Knowledge Product
Municipal Public-private Partnership City Academy [Resources]
The Academy trains participants in municipal PPPs, introducing the Model Framework and tools to assess project and municipal readiness.Knowledge Product
Melaka: Pathway to Urban Sustainability
Melaka’s sustainability diagnostic assessed six dimensions to guide the State Structure Plan with data‑driven recommendations.Knowledge Product
How to finance urban infrastructure? C40 Cities Finance Facility
The Explainer helps city governments understand infrastructure financing, guiding them to raise resources for development, operation, and maintenance.Knowledge Product
Financing Sustainable Cities Initiative
The initiative links cities and investors, providing knowledge, assistance, and tools to scale financing for sustainable urban infrastructure.Knowledge Product
Decision Maker’s Guides for Solid Waste Management Technologies
The guides help mayors assess solid waste technologies by outlining functions, costs, examples, and key questions for vendors.Knowledge Product
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