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Local Development Strategy Guidebook

2024 - A comprehensive methodology for municipalities to develop strategic sustainable planning with a mid- and long-term vision

Author:

Dr. Haneen Hassouneh, Dr. Muna Shalan (editorial review)

Publisher:

Connective Cities

Description:

This guidebook is an outcome of the working group ‘Local development strategies for municipalities in MENA’. It outlines a comprehensive methodology for municipalities to develop strategic sustainable planning with a mid- and long-term vision.

The objectives include:

  • Strengthen Resilience and Capacity
  • Enhance Participatory Strategic Planning
  • Define Long-Term Development Strategies
  • Improve Local Services
  • Develop Project Card Templates

The manual also addresses the importance of having up-to-date data to improve the accuracy of analysis and decision-making processes. This includes staff training on data collection and interpretation methodologies.

Language:

English and Arabic

Page count:

73

Copyright:

Connective Cities

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