The contribution of city development strategies to urban development. By Alexandra Ortiz World Bank Barcelona, March 14-15, 2011

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1 The contribution of city development strategies to urban development By Alexandra Ortiz World Bank Barcelona, March 14-15, 2011

2 The importance of cities Cities house large percentages of the population -Half of the world s population lives in cities -The levels of urbanization have reached a peak in many countries such as: Argentina 92%, Brazil 85%, Lebanon 87%, Gabon 85%, among others Cities contribute large percentages of GDP -Globally the top 30 cities ranked by GDP generated 16% of the world s output in Tokyo and New York have estimated GDPs similar to those of developed countries -Mexico City contributes 30% to Mexico s GDP using only 0.1% of its land In spite of crowding and congestion cities continue to attract migrants (who tend to be risk takers and entrepreneurial) -A third of Bogotá s population growth is due to rural migrants

3 The importance of CDSs The example of Cali, Colombia (1) Brought together many stakeholders at a time of crisis (1998, 1999) municipality, chamber of commerce, association of NGOs, academia, national government, civil society Developed excellent diagnostics and studies mapping of urban violence, city surveys to inform municipal social policies, full labor market analysis, historical approach to understand governance crisis

4 M ap 4.2. Distribution of poverty, ,000 poor 65,000 poor 3,200 poor

5 Table Priorities for expansion of municipal programs, Cali, September 1999 (percent) Program Income quintile Average Education Health Employment & income prog Nutrition programs Social housing Police Water Electric lighting Communal households (ICBF) Public transport and roads Sports arenas Sewerage Garbage collection Source: EPSOC, 1999.

6 The importance of CDSs The example of Cali, Colombia (2) Highly participatory 250 people from different segments of society invited to participate in an exercise to define major problems and priorities using Groupware and computer terminals that allowed for: (i) simultaneous registration of multiple entries; (ii) anonymity; (iii) equal value for all answers; and (iv) immediate calculation of results. Identified key structural needs to strengthen the municipality via a north-south city exchange in the areas of: operational efficiency, financial management, broad based economic development, engaging citizens and private sector in Cali s economic recovery, and streamlining basic services.

7 The importance of CDSs The example of Sfax, Tunisia (1) Sfax managed to go beyond the country s framework for municipal development : - Developed a strategic long-term vision for their city - Ensured that the entire process was highly participatory, with almost all segments of society represented - Succeeded in having the participation of surrounding municipalities throughout the entire process - Developed many studies and tools of urban planning: GIS, urban observatory, typology of underserved neighborhoods - Moved beyond the Municipal Investment Plan (PIC) by gathering international support - Discussed with international partners and got exposure to international practices - Became an example for other cities in Tunisia

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9 The importance of CDSs The example of Sfax, Tunisia (2) Showed very surprising results concerning underserved neighborhoods: - 81 neighborhoods (many more than expected), 22% of the Sfax population - 65 within municipal boundaries - 42 from social housing programs, 27 invasions, 12 old traditional quarters - Major problems: access, drainage, public lighting, no recreation opportunities - Education levels low, illiteracy going from 6% to 17% - Informal employment - Large households (4-5) - Rather rural population finding difficult to be integrated to the urban life - 9% of households have handicapped children

10 The importance of CDSs The example of Sfax, Tunisia (3) Aligned donors around their vision GTZ, Medcités, World Bank, Cities Alliance, City of Barcelona Proved the importance and benefits of inter-municipal cooperation Efficient use of municipal facilities (ex: slaughterhouse) Geographic approach (ex: airport side urban upgrading) Ensured follow-up investments Taparura, SMAP, urban observatory, Local Development Integrated Project (forthcoming)