Sustainable cities roundtable
in partnership with the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network and the World Alliance of Cities Against Poverty
Date
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14 October 2014
17:00 - 20:00 Europe/Zurich
Europe/Zurich
City mayors and urban design innovators in a discussion on the most promising investment initiatives and policy practice for building sustainable cities. This event was organized by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN-SDSN), led by Jeffrey Sachs, in collaboration with UNCTAD.
Elements for the debate
- What role for private investment in addressing pressing challenges faced by mega cities, including to uplift the urban poor?
- What governance structure, including for foreign investment, will create more inclusive cities?
- How best can the private sector contribute to the maintenance and sustainable development of mega cities?
Speaker(s)
Deputy Head, Durban Investment Promotion Authority, eThekwini Municipality, South Africa
