{"id":23675,"date":"2023-11-01T22:17:51","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T22:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/un-calls-for-global-action-to-turn-cities-into-engines-of-development"},"modified":"2023-11-01T23:44:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T23:44:22","slug":"un-calls-for-global-action-to-turn-cities-into-engines-of-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/un-calls-for-global-action-to-turn-cities-into-engines-of-development","title":{"rendered":"UN Calls for Global Action to Turn Cities into Engines of Development"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Ethiopia. <\/strong><\/span>Marking World Cities Day, the UN Secretary-General Anto\u0301nio Guterres emphasized the vital role cities play in sustainable development as catalysts for economic growth and innovation.<\/p>\n

World Cities Day marked on Tuesday under the theme, “Financing Sustainable Urban Development.”<\/p>\n

“World Cities Day is a time to consider the pivotal role cities play in sustainable development,” UN Secretary General said, setting the stage for a global call to action.<\/p>\n

Cities, he noted, are not only engines of economic growth but are also at the forefront of the world’s most pressing challenges. From the climate crisis to widening social inequalities and political polarization, cities find themselves grappling with a multitude of complex issues.<\/p>\n

Cities, towns and their surrounding areas act as powerful magnets for innovation, culture and opportunities, alluring both talent and investment.<\/p>\n

Today, urban living has already been embraced by more than half of the world’s population, and UN Habitat projections indicate that nearly 70 percent of people will live in cities by 2050.<\/p>\n

While cities generate more than 80 percent of the global GDP, create powerful networks of entrepreneurship and business growth and give ample opportunities for talents development, they can turn into an inequality trap, with overcrowding, pollution, poor infrastructure and social injustice.<\/p>\n

Approximately 1.1 billion people live in slums and informal settlements in urban areas, which entrenches poverty and limits opportunities.<\/p>\n

The Secretary-General expressed his concerns about the challenges faced by local authorities. “Local authorities are struggling with limited support and resources,” he stated. “The demand for critical infrastructure, affordable housing, efficient transport, and essential social services continues to grow exponentially.”<\/p>\n

This year’s theme for World Cities Day, “Financing Sustainable Urban Development,” serves as a clarion call for collective action. It urges governments, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society to collaborate and mobilize financial resources to build resilient, sustainable cities.<\/p>\n

“I am a strong advocate for equitable financing solutions at the global level,” the UN chief emphasized. Such solutions, together with innovative and diverse funding sources, are essential to strengthen local financing strategies that are climate-friendly, inclusive, and equitable, he added.<\/p>\n

To enhance coordination and amplify the voices of cities and regions, the Secretary-General has recently established of the Advisory Group on Local and Regional Governments.<\/p>\n

This group will focus on implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ensuring that urban areas are heard as the world prepares for the Summit of the Future next year.<\/p>\n

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