Finance for City Leaders Handbook / UN-HABITAT.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

United Nations Human Settlements Programme.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human Settlements and Urban Issues.

Economic and Social Development.

International Trade and Finance.

Local Subjects:

Human Settlements and Urban Issues.

Economic and Social Development.

International Trade and Finance.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (288 pages)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : United Nations, 2016.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Cities are a driving force of the 21st century. Through bringing large numbers of people into close proximity, they spark economic growth, foster innovation, and generate prosperity. But they face the pressing challenges of creating a livable environment for their residents, enabling economic activity that benefits all citizens, and fostering urban development that is environmentally sustainable, equitable, and resilient to disruptive forces. Finance for City Leaders presents an up-to-date, comprehensive, and in-depth analysis of the challenges posed by rapid urbanization and the various financing tools municipalities have at their disposal. By providing city leaders with a wide array of financing solutions that emphasize sustainability, inclusion, and financial autonomy, this publication contributes to the growing conversation on how cities can look inward to finance major capital expenditures, infrastructure maintenance and operation, and public services.

Contents:

Foreword

Introduction

Principles of municipal finance: Introduction

Expanding municipal revenues

Decentralization and local government financing

Non-tax own-source municipal revenues

Green municipal bonds

Municipal pooled financing mechanisms

Public-private partnerships

Financing planned city extension

Sharing the wealth: Private land value and public benefit

The role of real estate development in urbanizing cities

Improving capital markets for municipal finance in Least Developed Countries

Developing and managing municipal infrastructure development plans

Financing investments in slums and informal settlements

The cross-cutting issues of human rights, gender equality, and youth

Local governments and local economic development, productive capacity and spatial analysis.

ISBN:

9789210599832

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.