L.Victoria Rept - UN-Habitat

PROJECT PARTNERSIDAUN-HABITAT(UMP and ROAAS)ITDG-EACity/MunicipalCouncils ofKampala, Kisumuand MusomaKEY ROLEFunding and Technical Support.Support for urban development and the environment is a priority area for Sida.The environmental problems in the growing cities are a global problem. Sida’sprogrammes in the area of global environment have the aim of reducingpollution of the air and water, and promoting economical energy systems andefficient transport systems. In Sida’s work special priority is given to thehydrological cycle in the cities, i.e., water management, drinking water, waterpollution, tariffs, institutional development, alternative sanitation technologies,surface water, effects on watercourses, lakes and coastal zones, etc. Otherimportant areas in Sida’s work for a better urban environment are trafficplanning, public transport and solid waste management.Project executors, Technical cooperation.With wide global expertise in urban management and city developmentstrategies, UMP and ROAAS applied its knowledge in participatory planning,poverty eradication, urban environmental planning and facilitated thedocumentation & dissemination of the project outcomes.Regional Anchoring Institution.As the regional anchoring institution, ITDG provided lead technical support tothe project, especially in Musoma and Kisumu. With wide experience in urbanmanagement in the East African region, the ITDG ensured the provision ofadequate technical expertise, skills and know-how. This was through provision ofqualified staff and also identification of key relevant civil society partners at thelocal levels, contributing to broad-based participation.Project Implementers.Kampala City Council’s responsibilities include public health and environment,engineering services and developments, primary schools and markets.Kisumu City Council’s main functions are mobilizing resources to address basicsocial needs, provision of social services, infrastructure development, andnurturing an enabling environment for urban development.Musoma Town Council’s responsibilities include resource mobilization,environmental management to promote sustainable development, andpromoting the social and economic welfare of its residents.Objectives:1. To improve the shelter conditions of the world’s poor2. Facilitate the adoption of operationally effective governance3. To promote international cooperation in shelter and sustainable human settlementsdevelopmentUN-HABITAT’s Strategy for Sustainable Urbanization: Preventive Strategies:• Slow-down the pace of rural-urban migration• Strengthen local authorities outside rapidly growing cities• Enhance rural livelihood and securityAdaptive Strategies and Interventions: fight poverty but not the poor; fighting squatting, and notsquatters; Decent housing; Water and sanitation; Disaster preparedness & prevention;Community-led safer cities initiatives; Improved infrastructure; Attracting investment; Sound urbanpolicies; Promoting inclusion, gender awareness, participatory decision-making, and buildinglocal capacities.8Cities Development Strategies for Improved Urban Environment and Poverty Reduction in the Lake Victoria Region