UrBan Governance Semester – II Elective

Exploring Governance What is Government? What is Governance ? Understanding the Context.

Urban Governance Urban governance gained importance from decentralization processes in majority of world’s countries Urban local bodies have new mandates concerning economic development; previously limited to local infrastructure and social policies Cities produce larger than proportionate share of their regions/provincial GDPs; important sources of tax revenues for regional and national governments

Urbanization Understanding the Relevance Conceptual Framework Historical Background

Why Do You Need Cities? What are cities? Understanding the ‘Cities’

Urbanization Trends of Urbanization Challenges of Urbanization

Good Urban Governance Background Conceptual Structure Definition Objectives