Victoria University, 27th May 2016 Governance and urban development Presentation at a Public Dialogue on Good Urban Governance and Youth Participation by Kasimbazi David Coordinator Urban Governance Program Victoria University, 27th May 2016

Outline Governance Focus Questions Urbanization Urban governance and Youth City Control Conclusion

Good Governance Quote “There is no logic that can be superimposed on the city; people make it, and it is to them, not buildings, that we must fit our plans.” ― Jane Jacobs

Governance What is governance? Governance is not government Its about decision making Youth are the majority yet they don’t participate/marginalized

Tenets of Good Governance

Urban Governance The world today needs a new, comprehensive and holistic model of urban governance Involving all stakeholders as equal partners in development. Urban governance which integrates all stakeholders including the youth in participatory decision making.

Focus Questions How is our city/towns governed? What do we assume is the purpose of governance in a city/town to be? Where should a city’s efforts be directed towards Does good, urban governance matter?

Focus Questions To whom does the city belong ? How do city authorities decide which policies to propose or how to distribute resources? How do citizens hold city leaders accountable And how effective are these mechanisms of accountability?

Focus Questions Who controls resources in the city How have changes in city control affected power dynamics? Does control over resources bring power? To what extent have citizens’ power and control changed over time?   Does the magnitude of citizenry power positively or negatively influence city growth and inequality?

Governance &Youth

Urban Population Growth

Urbanization Africa African continent’s population was over 1bn by 2011. African population youngest in the world Comprises of top 10 ‘youngest’ countries (Uganda youngest of all) 35 years from now, it is expected to double. People will be born or live in urban centers already straining under the massive influx.

Urbanization Uganda Uganda is experiencing rapid urbanization. low level of urbanization at 18%, High rate of urban growth estimated at 5.1% per annum Kampala the capital city is by far the dominant city with a population of 1.5 million Projected population 68.4 million by 2035 30% will be in urban areas (UBOS 2014).

Conclusion Young population growth reaps positive benefits Put structures that will cater to the large youth segment Foster Youth participation in Governance Develop youth as partners and leaders in development. Actively seek out youth involvement in governance

Urban Development Opportunities

Urban Development Opportunities

Urban Development Opportunities

Urban Development Opportunities

Urban Development Opportunities

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