Urban Governance

Why it matters

• It serves as the institutional framework for managing rapid urbanization and the associated pressures on infrastructure and public health.
• It determines the efficacy of service delivery, including water supply, waste management, and public transportation.
• It facilitates the coordination between different tiers of government and local stakeholders to ensure sustainable urban development.
• It provides the mechanism for inclusive decision-making and the integration of marginalized populations into the formal urban economy.

How it is asked

Focus on the constitutional provisions for urban local bodies, the challenges of fiscal decentralization, the role of parastatal agencies versus elected representatives, and the implementation of smart city frameworks.