Since the successful launch of the SEE regional Network on 26th of April 2021, participants have maintained contact with the Connective Cities team by attending other events offered by the project. The roadmap developed for the network’s future plans and actions has been disseminated among the participants to generate their feedback on what topics they might want to hear more about or what events they would like to participate in. Meanwhile the charter, also put together specifically for the network to determine its sustainable co-operation with the members, is being amended with insights gathered from members during the working group discussions at the launch event. After a short summer break, extensive continuation of work is envisaged in the upcoming months up until December of 2021.

The Connective Cities regional networks enhance sustainable urban development through exchange, peer-to-peer consultation and development of new project ideas.

How was the idea of the regional networks developed? Where are the regional networks located? What is the goal of the Connective Cities regional networks? Who can participate in the regional networks? What are the benefits for the members of the regional network? How can interested practitioners enrol? What are the rights and duties the networks members?

Our concept note provides the answers to all these questions. [pdf-file]

Roundtable discussions to prioritise topics, parallel working groups to develop the network charter, objectives, roles, responsibilities, and the network action plan by the end of the year: the launch event highlighted the importance of the newly formed Connective Cities regional network in the MENA region and its potential for growth.

As part of the preparations, various thematic working groups have been established, to address land information systems, solid waste management, climate change and climate-proof urban development, local economic development, and sanitation and wastewater management.

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