Executive Development Programme in Urban Development Strategy Excellence

• Urban Development Policy & Planning: An overview of urban development policy and planning, including key concepts, principles, and frameworks. This unit will cover national and regional urban development strategies and policies, urban planning theories and practices, and the role of public, private, and civil society sectors in urban development.
• Urban Economy & Finance: This unit will focus on the economic aspects of urban development, including the role of cities in national and global economies, urban finance, and funding mechanisms. It will also cover topics such as land value capture, public-private partnerships, and innovative financing for urban infrastructure and services.
• Urban Sustainability & Resilience: An examination of the environmental, social, and economic aspects of urban sustainability and resilience. Topics covered will include climate change adaptation and mitigation, green infrastructure, sustainable urban mobility, and social equity and inclusion in urban development.
• Urban Governance & Leadership: This unit will explore the governance structures, institutions, and processes that shape urban development outcomes. It will cover topics such as urban democracy, citizen participation, multi-stakeholder partnerships, and leadership styles and strategies in urban development.
• Urban Data & Analytics: An introduction to the use of data and analytics in urban development, including data collection, management, analysis, and visualization. This unit will cover topics such as geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, big data, and smart cities.
• Urban Innovation & Entrepreneurship: This unit will focus on the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in urban development, including the creation and scaling of new urban solutions, social enterprises, and public-private partnerships. It will cover topics such as design thinking, prototyping, user-centered design, and innovation ecosystems.
• Urban Infrastructure & Services: An examination of the infrastructure and services that are essential for urban development, including transportation, water, sanitation, energy, and telecommunications. This unit will cover topics such as infrastructure financing, planning, design, and management, as well as the role of public-private partnerships and innovation in infrastructure development.
• Urban Housing & Real Estate: An analysis of the housing