What they said
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“Decentralization and improved local government can play a major role in achieving equality through strategic investments, and in ensuring access to services and water for vulnerable populations. However, local authorities need appropriate support and empowerment.”
Amiri Nondo
“Extensive research focusing on four key outcome areas — development, job creation, environmental sustainability and justice, and good governance — has resulted in the adoption of strategies for building a resilient, sustainable and liveable city over the next three decades.”
—UCLG Champion for Local and Regional Governments and Mayor of Morogoro, Tanzania
Parks Tau
“Local business communities must support the promotion of sustainable development solutions.”
Paul Lindvall —Mayor of Linköping, Sweden
—Mayor of Johannesburg, South Africa
“It is concerning that the poor and marginalized are being pushed to the fringes and that cities are becoming havens for the rich.”
Tikender Singh Panwar —Deputy Mayor of Shimla, India