Executive Education Program 2007: “Strategic Planning for Sustainable Human Settlements,” Pretoria, South Africa, Executive Training Programs, 2007

Abstract

In 2007, the Institute for International Urban Development (I2UD) organized a 4-day Executive Training Program workshop, “Strategic Planning for Sustainable Human Settlements,” held in Pretoria, South Africa.

Topics included: 1) Globalization and local development; 2) Meeting the challenge of development in Africa; 3) Promoting sustainability in human settlements; 4) Building sustainability in housing projects; 5) Local revenue generation; 6) Financing local capital improvements; 7) Partnerships for local development; and 8) Indicators of local development.

Documents feature a workshop schedule, followed by detailed case studies on development projects around the globe:

“Development Corridors and Urban Development Strategies” — Mona Serageldin, Presented at UNCTAD XI-URBIS, São Paulo, Brazil, 2004. Printed in Cities: Engines of Economic Development, UN-Habitat: Kenya, 2005

“Improve Your Neighborhood Program” — Cuenca, Ecuador

“SEWAs Participation in Infrastructure Improvement Initiatives in Urban Areas” — Ahmedabad, India

“Municipal Fund for Public Housing” — Belo Horizonte, Brazil

“Economic Revitalization and Integrated Development” — Middledrift, Eastern Cape, South Africa

“Development of Harbor Point” — Boston, MA, USA

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Project Year:	2007
Project Type:	ITP; Education
Geographic Regions:	Pretoria, South Africa
Reports:	Executive Training Course 2007: (Draft Workshop Schedule) Executive Training Course 2007: “Development Corridors and Urban Development Strategies” Executive Training Course 2007: “Improve Your Neighborhood Program,” Cuenca, Ecuador Executive Training Course 2007: “Municipal Fund for Public Housing,” Belo Horizonte, Brazil Executive Training Course 2007: “Development of Harbor Point” Executive Training Course 2007: “Economic Revitalization and Integrated Development,” Middledrift, Eastern Cape, South Africa Executive Training Course 2007: “SEWAs Participation in Infrastructure Improvement Initiatives in Urban Areas,” Ahmedabad, India Executive Training Course 2007: Local Development Strategies Diagrams
Authors:	^{Mona Serageldin;}
Sponsors:	^{Institute for International Urban Development (I2UD)}
Categories:	^{International Education Program; Executive Training Program; Education;}

ID:	2007_11_001

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November 2006December 2023

Executive Training Course 2006: “Strategic Planning for Sustainable Infrastructure Development,” Workshop Curriculum with Case Studies, Pretoria, South Africa, 2006

Abstract

In November 2006, the Institute for International Urban Development (I2UD) organized a week-long Executive Training Program on “Strategic Planning for Sustainable Infrastructure Development” for local leaders and municipal officials in Pretoria, South Africa. The workshop covered four main topics: 1) Sustainability of infrastructure projects; 2) Impact of migration on housing and service delivery; 3) Infrastructure and municipal finance; and 4) Infrastructure and the millennium development goals (MDGs).

Case studies from past I2UD projects used as background reference in the workshop, profile the cities of Southwark, London, UK; Szczecin, Poland; Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil; Saint-Denis, France; Ahmedabad, India; Middledrift, South Africa; Cuenca, Ecuador; Cotonou, Benin; Belo Horizonte, Brazil; Bogotá, Colombia; and Barcelona, Spain. Documents include presentation slides, with a workshop overview, schedule, and bibliography – followed by case studies.

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[Excerpt: Sustainability Presentation:
Discussion Topics]

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN

REVITALIZATION OF SMALL TOWN CENTERS

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE

SUSTAINING MUNICIPAL FINANCE

Workshops defined inter-linkages between topics:

– Finance

– Local economic development

– Social inclusion

– Partnerships

– Sustainability

– Institutional framework

– Management for performance indicators

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Project Year:	2006
Project Type:	IEP; Education
Geographic Regions:	^{Pretoria, South Africa (Workshop Location) / Adjamé, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire / New Delhi and Ahmedabad, India / Santo André, São Paulo and Belo Horizonte, Brazil / Southwark, London, United Kingdom / Szczecin, Poland / Saint-Denis, France / Middledrift, South Africa / Cuenca, Ecuador / Cotonou, Benin / Bogotá, Colombia / Barcelona, Spain}
Reports:	Executive Training Course 2006: Workshop Overview Executive Training Course 2006: Workshop Schedule Executive Training Course 2006: Sustainability Presentation Executive Training Course 2006: Workshop Presentation Executive Training Course 2006: Infrastructure Presentation Executive Training Course 2006: Strategic Objective Charts Executive Training Course 2006: Abidjan Excerpt Executive Training Course 2006: Decentralization Excerpt Executive Training Course 2006: Millennium Excerpt Executive Training Course 2006: Santo Andre Budget Executive Training Course 2006: Major Events Executive Training Course 2006: Development Corridor Executive Training Course 2006: Delhi Olympics Executive Training Course 2006: Santo Andre Regional Planning Executive Training Course 2006: Bibliography — Case Studies: – Southwark Case Study – Szczecin Case Study – Santo Andre Case Study – Saint Denis Case Study – Parivartan Case Study – NEPAD Case Study – Middledrift Case Study – Microfinance Case Study – MDGs Indicators Case Study – Cuenca Case Study – Cotonou Case Study – Belo Horizonte Case Study – Bogota Case Study – Barcelona Case Study – Agenda 21 Case Study
Authors:	^{I2UD; Barry Shaw; Clare Wright; Mona Serageldin; Raj Rewal; Suzanne Kim; Sameh Wahba}
Sponsors:	None Specified
Categories:	International Education Program; Executive Training Program; Education;

ID:	2006_11_001

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A History of ITP and IEP Seminars

The International Training Programs (ITP) began in 1982, as 2-4 week long summer seminars held by the Unit for Housing and Urbanization (Harvard University) in Cambridge, MA. ITP curriculums were designed to strengthen the decision-making skills of senior professionals in public and private agencies responsible for urban development.

The I2UD Digital Library holds curriculum materials for ITPs from 1988, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1997 and 1998:

The tradition of ITPs continued after 2000, when CUDS (a re-organization of the Unit) continued training seminars as “International Education Programs” (IEP) from 2000-2004:

Programs included inter-linked modules, lectures, case studies, interactive computer simulation models, site visits to urban projects, discussion groups and networking with professional counterparts from international metropolitan regions. Sessions had a modular format and structured team teaching, taught by a team of senior faculty and guest lecturers. Programs ended with a synthesis presented through a project evaluation exercise. Participants used case projects to examine strategies from the viewpoint of both public and private partners — to assess the feasibility and potential impacts of policies and projects on the community and the city. Presentations by guest speakers representing U.S. and international agencies, NGOs, and community groups were also integrated within the pedagogic framework of each module.

Related by – Migration

“World Migration Report,” Background Papers on Displacement, Migration and Resettlement in MENA (Middle East and North Africa), International Organization for Migration, 2014

“Migration, Remittances and Housing in Sub-Saharan Africa,” Study on Senegal, Kenya, and South Africa, with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), 2007-2008

“Migration, Remittances and the Empowerment of Women in Central America and the Andean Region,” for PROMESHA, Lund University, 2007-2008

“Habitat III Regional Report for the Arab Region,” for UN-Habitat (ROAS) and United Nations (ESCWA), 2015-2016

“National Urban Strategy for Governorates in Iraq,” Development Strategy for Phase II of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Iraq Ministry of Planning Local Area Development Programme (LADP II), 2014-2018

“National Urban Policies in Arab States,” Regional Assessment and Case Studies on NUPs in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Sudan, 2014

UN-HABITAT Spatial Regional Plan and Assessment for the Kurdistan-Iraq Region Housing Program, 2014

“Inclusive Cities and Access to Land, Housing, and Services in Developing Countries,” Urban Development Series: Knowledge Papers, February 2016, No. 22. World Bank’s Social, Urban, Rural & Resilience Global Practice, 2016

“Basic Services for an Urbanizing World,” Third Global Report on Local Democracy and Decentralization (GOLD III, UCLG). Chapter on “Middle East and West Asia” by Mona Serageldin, I2UD, 2013

World Bank MNA Urban Action Plan – Policy and Strategy Papers: “The Evolving Regional Urban Agenda: Key Challenges and Opportunities,” & “From Spring to Renaissance: Repositioning the Arab Cities,” 2013

“GCC Regional Spatial Strategy – Elements and Considerations,” Urban Development Plan, UN-Habitat Gulf States Regional Office Workshops, 2013

State of Arab Cities 2012 UN-Habitat Report & Conference – “Challenges of Urban Transition: Municipal Management and Urban Development Conference For Sustainability in Arab States,” Kuwait, May 2012

“Comprehensive Plan for Makkah, Madinah and Mashaer,” Urban Development Strategy for Ancient Holy Sites in Saudi Arabia, 2009

Executive Training Course 2006: “Strategic Planning for Sustainable Infrastructure Development,” Workshop Curriculum with Case Studies, Pretoria, South Africa, 2006

“Development Corridors and Urban Development Strategies” and “Slum Improvement Strategies and Social Inclusion,” Presentations by Dr. Mona Serageldin, 11th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, São Paulo, Brazil, 2004

“Migratory Flows, Poverty and Social Inclusion in Latin America,” Research Report by Dr. Mona Serageldin with Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), 2004

“Community-Based Urbanization and Favelas Rehabilitation Processes,” Case Study in Academy Editions, “The Architecture of Empowerment: People, Shelter and Livable Cities,” for Fortaleza, Brazil, 1997

“Review of Ongoing USAID Shelter Sector Activities in Morocco,” Report by Dr. Mona Serageldin with ICMA, TSS Inc. for USAID/Morocco Office of Housing and Urban Programs, 1992-1998

Design Studio 1989: “Rabat’s Urban Fringe,” Urbanization Analysis of Rabat, Morocco – Seminar Curriculum

Design Studio 1988: “Urban Infrastructure Planning and Programing in Developing Countries,” Chapters 1-7, Seminar Curriculum

Related by – City or Community Case Studies

“Planning for Climate Adaptation Program” for Four Dominican Republic Municipalities: Santo Domingo National District, Santiago de los Caballeros, San Pedro de Macoris, and Las Terrenas, 2015

“National Urban Policies in Arab States,” Regional Assessment and Case Studies on NUPs in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Sudan, 2014

“Arusha Urbanization Strategy and Urban Development Plan,” Development Strategy for Arusha Municipality, Tanzania, 2009-2012

ICLRD: Urban Reconciliation Case Studies for Public Housing Estates in Ireland and Northern Ireland, with Study Profile on the Basel Metropolitan Area, 2010-2012

Executive Training Course 2006: “Strategic Planning for Sustainable Infrastructure Development,” Workshop Curriculum with Case Studies, Pretoria, South Africa, 2006

IEP 2003: “Infrastructure and Partnerships for Local Economic Development” in Pretoria and Bloemfontein, South Africa, International Education Programs, 2003

IEP 2002: “Strategic Planning for Local Development & Urban Revitalization,” Program Overview, International Education Programs, 2002

Workshops on “Strategic Planning and Management of Municipal Infrastructure Programs,” from Review of Grant-Funded MIPs in South Africa, May-June 1999

“Housing Microfinance Initiatives,” Case Study for USAID Microenterprise Best Practices Initiative, 1999-2000

ITP 1998: “The Role of Public/Private Partnerships in Urban Improvements,” with Case Studies on Kreuzberg, Berlin (Germany), GIS Mapping on Cape Cod (US) and the Maarouf Quarter of Cairo (Egypt), 1998

“City of Szczecin Capital Improvement Program,” Case Studies for Technical Assistance Program, Szczecin, Poland, 1996

ITP 1994: “Revitalization in Older Urban Spaces,” Upham’s Corner, Dorchester, Boston, South Boston, and New Haven (US); Montpellier (France); and Cork (Ireland) with Case Studies, International Education Programs, 1994

“Introduction to Local Finances,” Teaching Monographs and Case Studies on Finance Management, by Visiting Lecturer David C. Jones, 1994-1999

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January 2004December 2023

Seminar on “Partnerships and Urban Development in Older Neighborhoods in Paris and Boston,” with Centre de Recherches sur l’Habitat (CRH), April 2004

Abstract

In collaboration with the Centre de Recherches sur l’Habitat (CRH) in Paris, the Center for Urban Development Studies (CUDS) documented community development strategies and neighborhood initiatives in La Goutte d’Or in Paris, France and the South End, Boston.

Activities included a study tour of Boston community-based organizations for 21 French local governments and NGO representatives, and a seminar in Paris. The research was supported in part by PUCA (Le Plan Urbanisme, Construction et Architecture), an agency of the French Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing. Documents include a draft project summary, a project proposal in French, and bibliography.

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[Excerpt: Proposal, “Partnerships and Urban Development in Older Neighborhoods in Paris and Boston,” 2002]

“Researchers from the two Centers have initiated joint activities to compare urban development in older and economically distressed neighborhoods in Paris and Boston and their respective economic, social and spatial manifestation. The research will provide a better understanding of the dynamics that drive urban development in older districts and their effect on neighborhood revitalization programs. Particular attention will be paid to the method local governments use to work in partnership with local communities in order to improve the quality of life and economic opportunities for lower-income residents. The research is focusing on older districts in transition including: La Goutte d’Or in Paris and St. Denis on the edge of Paris; and in Boston the South End and Dudley neighborhoods. In each city, the neighborhoods illustrate the challenges facing older districts today.”

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Project Year:	2004
Project Type:	IEP; Education
Geographic Regions:	South End, Boston, USA / Goutte d’Or, Paris, France
Reports:	Partnerships and Urban Development: (Proposal, French, April 2002) Partnerships and Urban Development: (Draft Project Summary) Partnerships and Urban Development: (Bibliography)
Authors:	^{CUDS team; Centre de Recherches sur l’Habitat (CRH); John Driscoll; Marie Helene Bacque; Yankel Fijalkow;}
Sponsors:	^{PUCA (Le Plan Urbanisme, Construction et Architecture); French Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing; Center for Urban Development of the Harvard University Graduate School of Design}
Categories:	International Education Program; Executive Training Program; Education;

ID:	2004_00_001

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Related by – Work in Boston, Massachusetts

ITP 1994: “Revitalization in Older Urban Spaces,” Upham’s Corner, Dorchester, Boston, South Boston, and New Haven (US); Montpellier (France); and Cork (Ireland) with Case Studies, International Education Programs, 1994

Reuse Plans for Boston’s Navy Yards and Military Bases: “Balanced Growth Reuse Strategies for Military Base Conversions,” Boston, USA, 1993-1996

City of Boston’s “Neighborhood Partnership Initiative” & “Main Street Program,” Urban Revitalization for Roslindale and West Roxbury, Boston, United States, 1997

ITP 1997: “South Boston Metropolitan Area Community Housing,” Case Studies from Boston, Massachusetts, International Training Programs, 1997

IEP August 2000: “Boston, Massachusetts: Strategic Plans and Community Participation,” International Education Programs, 2000

Seminar on “Partnerships and Urban Development in Older Neighborhoods in Paris and Boston,” with Centre de Recherches sur l’Habitat (CRH), April 2004

ITP 1982-2000: Survey of Modules for International Training Program Seminars

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Gallery 12 – Poland: Gdansk and Lublin, 1994–1995

Gallery 15 – United States: Boston, Massachusetts, 1994-1997

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October 2001December 2023

“Strategic Planning and Management of Local Development,” Proposal for Executive Education Program for Brazilian Municipal Officials, October 2001

Abstract

In October 2001, the Center for Urban Development Studies (CUDS) at Harvard University Graduate School of Design submitted the proposal “Strategic Planning and Management of Local Development” for the Executive Education Program for Brazilian Municipal Officials.

The proposal outlines a week-long program that includes the themes of strategic framework for local development, capital improvement programs and participatory budget process, management of infrastructure services, assessing the impacts of municipal capital investments, and strategic approaches to planning and management of local services.

This document is a valuable reference model for creating similar proposals within the urban development field. In addition, “Annex 1, Relevant Experience” includes summaries of previous IEP seminars (1999-2001) held by CUDS for urban development engineers, industry representatives, and municipal leaders.

Project Year:	2001
Project Type:	IEP; Education
Geographic Regions:	Brazil (Porto Alegre, Fortaleza, Sao Paolo, Rio de Janeiro)
Reports:	Executive Education Program for Brazilian Municipal Officials: (Proposal, October 2001)
Authors:	^{CUDS team;}
Sponsors:	^{Center for Urban Development of the Harvard University Graduate School of Design}
Categories:	Executive Training Program; Education;

ID:	2001_10_001

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March 2001December 2023

IEP 2000-2001: Seminar on Urban Planning and Local Economic Development for Romania (UPLED), for Oradea, Iasi and Focșani, Romania, International Education Programs, 2001

Abstract

CUDS developed an International Education Program (IEP) seminar for the Romanian Urban Planning and Local Economic Development Program (UPLED), in 2000 and 2001 in Romania. The programs assisted the three Cities of Oradea, Iași, and Focșani to formulate city development strategies and adopt improved urban management practices in support of local economic development in Romania.

The seminar from September 19-23, 2001 for the City of Oradea was organized in association with the Research Triangle Institute Romania and the USAID Local Government Assistance Program, with support from the Open Society Foundation and Partners Foundation for Local Development.

The seminar from March 20-23, 2001 for the City of Iași, Romania was co-organized by the City Iasi and Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Center for Urban Development Studies, in Association with The Research Triangle Institute, and the USAID Local Government Assistance Program.

Documents include these seminar materials, and a letter from the Mayor of Iași to the USAID Mission Director regarding the UPLED seminar, and case studies.

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Project Year:	2000-2001
Project Type:	IEP; Education
Geographic Regions:	Oradea, Iași, and Focșani, Romania
Reports:	IEP 2000: UPLED Romania (Seminar Report, September 2000) — IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Seminar Introduction, March 2001) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Foreword, March 2001) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Agenda, March 2001) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Participants and Organizers, March 2001) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Linking Economic and Physical Development Strategies) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (City Strategies and Regional Development Romania) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Community Investment Program) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Financial Analysis and Forecasting) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Financing Municipal Utilities Development Programs) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Strategic Reforms Budapest 1990 to 2000) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Paris Regional Plan and New Towns) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Redevelopment of Charlestown Navy Yard Boston) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Program for Reconfiguration of Private Parcels for Public Use) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Preliminary Evaluation of Creditworthiness Manual) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Financial Budget and Performance Indicators) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Medium Term Financial Strategy) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Oradea Development Strategy) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Assessment of Oradea City Development Strategy August 2001) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Oradea Local Budget Evolution) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Oradea Reconfiguration of Public and Private Parcels) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Oradea Public Private Partnership in Financing Rehabilitation of Housing) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Iasi Development Strategy) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Iasi Budget Analysis) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Iasi Capital Investment Plan) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Iasi Mall Area Rehabilitation Project) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Letter from Mayor of Iasi to USAID March 2001) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Iasi Technological Park Technopolis) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Focșani Development Strategy) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Focșani Local Budget) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Focșani Financial Forecasts and Indicators) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Focșani Municipal Borrowing from Bank) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Focșani Capital Investment Plan) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Focșani Rehabilitation of Water Supply System) IEP 2001: UPLED Romania (Focșani Municipal Borrowing Moldova Marketplace)
Authors:	^{David Jones; François Vigier; John Driscoll; Liviu Ianasi, Alexandru Sandu; Georgeta Stirbu; Adrian Cuperman; Cristina Costin; Carmen Grosu; Sorin Caian; Katalin Pallai; Viorica Serbu; Ion Oancea; Mircea Grigorovschi; Victor Giosan; Daniela Olaru; Violeta Balica; Robert Kehew; Oradea Mayor Petru Filip; Tanase Miculescu; Andrei Krausz; Andrei Luncan; Claudia Pamfil;}
Sponsors:	^{Research Triangle Institute Romania; USAID Local Government Assistance Program; Open Society Foundation; Partners Foundation for Local Development; Center for Urban Development of the Harvard University Graduate School of Design;}
Categories:	^{International Education Program; Executive Training Program; Education;}

ID:	2001_03_001

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A History of ITP and IEP Seminars

The I2UD Digital Library holds curriculum materials for ITPs from 1988, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1997 and 1998:

The tradition of ITPs continued after 2000, when CUDS (a re-organization of the Unit) continued training seminars as “International Education Programs” (IEP) from 2000-2004:

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May 2000December 2023

“Mauritanian National Urban Development Strategy,” Policy Action Plan for Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, and Kaédi, Mauritania, 2000 (French)

In 2000, the Center for Urban Development (CUDS) provided assistance in formulating the “Mauritanian National Urban Development Strategy” and policy action plan for Mauritania. This project originated from the Mauritanian “Seminar on Urban Planning and Management,” led by CUDS in 1999.

The CUDS team included Mauritanian urban and legal experts and worked closely with local officials on an economic development strategy for the country’s three largest cities (Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, and Kaédi) and on an update to the legislative framework for land tenure and real estate development.

Nouakchott is the capital and largest city of Mauritania, while Nouadhibou is the second largest city and a major commercial centre. Kaédi is the largest city and administrative center of the Gorgol Region of Southern Mauritania, located on the border with Senegal.

Documents include multiple provisional and progressive reports from May, June, July, August and October 2000, as well as preliminary documents, all in French.

Project Year:	2000
Project Type:	Policy Action Plan; Education
Geographic Regions:	Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, and Kaédi, Mauritania
Reports:	Mauritania Urban Development Strategy: (Outline) Mauritania Urban Development Strategy: (Introduction, Part 1) Mauritania Urban Development Strategy: Proposition Technique (Part 3) Mauritania Urban Development Strategy: (Summary Report, May 2000) Mauritania Urban Development Strategy: (Provisional Report, June 2000) Mauritania Urban Development Strategy: (Provisional Report, July 2000) Mauritania Urban Development Strategy: (Provisional Report, August 2000) Mauritania Urban Development Strategy: (Final Report 1, October 2000) Mauritania Urban Development Strategy: (Final Report 2, October 2000) Mauritania Urban Development Strategy: (Synthesis, November 2000)
Authors:	^{François Vigier; Mona Serageldin; Sameh Wahba (Research Fellow); Dr. Alain Durand-Lasserve (Land Management); Dr. Jacques Carol (Urban Economics); Dr. Ahmed Salem Ould Bouboutt (Jurist and Prof. of Law at University of Nouakchott); Dr. Issakha Diagana (Prof. of Geography at University of Nouakchott); Samir Abdulac (Fellow);}
Sponsors:	^{World Bank; AMEXTIPE (National Agency for Public Works and Employment Generation in Mauritania);}
Categories:	International Education Program; Executive Training Program; Education;

ID:	2000_05_001

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October 1999December 2023

Executive Training Program 1999: Seminar on “Urban Planning and Management” for Executive Officials from Nouadhibou & Nouakchott, Mauritania, 1999

Abstract

The Center for Urban Development Studies (CUDS) at the Harvard Graduate School of Design hosted a seminar on “Urban Planning and Management” for a delegation of senior officials from Mauritania, on October 4-14, 1999, held in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The seminar was organized in response to a request from the Agence Mauritanienne d’Exécution des Travaux d’Intérêt Public pour l’Emploi (AMEXTIPE), and led to a formal consultation project by CUDS on recommendations for urban development in October 2000.

In the late 1990s, decentralization initiatives in Mauritania shifted central and local relationships and created new responsibilities for municipalities. Impacted cities under survey included Nouadhibou and Nouakchott: Nouadhibou is the second largest city in Mauritania and serves as a major commercial centre. Nouakchott is the capital and largest city of Mauritania, it also serves as the administrative and economic center of Mauritania. Urban issues facing local authorities included increasing urban poverty, demand for urban land, uncontrolled urban development, and underserved communities.

Note: AMEXTIPE was founded in 1992 under the initiative of the Government of Mauritania and the World Bank as a not-for-profit agency authorized to undertake the implementation of development projects.

Documents are primarily in French, and include two preliminary reports on Nouadhibou and Nouakchott from 1995. A seminar program outline is in English, and a final report for the 1999 seminar. Also included are copies of the eventual CUDS reports from October 2000. See “Mauritanian National Urban Development Strategy” from 2000 for full project documentation.

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Project Year:	1999
Project Type:	ITP; Education
Geographic Regions:	Nouadhibou and Nouakchott, Mauritania
Reports:	Seminar, Mauritania (Seminar Report, French, October 1999) Seminar, Mauritania: (Program Outline, October 1999) Seminar, Mauritania: (Final Report, French, October 1999) Seminar, Mauritania: (Final Report, October 2000) Seminar, Mauritania: (Final Report, 17 October 2000) Seminar on Urban Planning and Management, Mauritania: Sommaire des Resultats des Etudes (November 2000) Seminar, Mauritania: Guide Pratique Nouadhibou (French, 1995) Seminar, Mauritania: Inventaire Continu Nouakchott (French, 1995)
Authors:	^{François Vigier (Team Leader); Mona Serageldin; Samir Abdulac; James Kostaras; Sameh Wahba;}
Sponsors:	^{World Bank; République Islamique de Mauritanie; AMEXTIPE; Projet d’Appui à la Décentralisation des Infrastructures Urbaines;}
Categories:	International Education Program; Executive Training Program; Education;

ID:	1999_10_001

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A History of ITP and IEP Seminars

The I2UD Digital Library holds curriculum materials for ITPs from 1988, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1997 and 1998:

The tradition of ITPs continued after 2000, when CUDS (a re-organization of the Unit) continued training seminars as “International Education Programs” (IEP) from 2000-2004:

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May 1999June 2024

Workshops on “Strategic Planning and Management of Municipal Infrastructure Programs,” from Review of Grant-Funded MIPs in South Africa, May-June 1999

Abstract

The Unit for Housing and Urbanization developed two workshops in 1999, on “Strategic Planning and Management of Municipal Infrastructure Programs.” Workshop material built off original in-depth research and a previous report, “Review of South African Governments Grant Funded Municipal Infrastructure Programs” from 1998-1999 by the Unit. Workshop One was held on May 19-21, 1999 and Workshop Two on July 28-30, 1999.

Documents include a copy of the full report on Municipal Infrastructure Programs (MIPs) in South Africa, an outline on Performance Indicators, a Presentation on MIPs, program overviews and detailed schedules for the two workshops.

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Project Year:	1999
Project Type:	ITP; Education
Geographic Regions:	_{South Africa (Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, North West, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Limpopo, and Northern Cape)}
Reports:	Strategic Planning and Management of Municipal Infrastructure: (Interim Report December 1998) Strategic Planning and Management of Municipal Infrastructure: (Performance Indicators) Strategic Planning and Management of Municipal Infrastructure: (Presentation) Strategic Planning and Management of Municipal Infrastructure: (Technical Proposal) Strategic Planning and Management of Municipal Infrastructure: (Workshop 1 May 1999) Strategic Planning and Management of Municipal Infrastructure: (Workshop 2 July 1999)
Authors:	^{Mona Serageldin (Team Leader); David Cook; David Jones; John Driscoll; Christine Williams; Sameh Wahba; Suzanne Kim; Christopher Rogers; Wesley Wirth; Vicky Milne; Alejandra Mortarini;}
Sponsors:	^{World Bank Urban Infrastructure Project; Development Bank of South Africa; Department of Constitutional Development of RSA; Unit for Housing and Urbanization of the Harvard University Graduate School of Design}
Categories:	International Education Program; Executive Training Program; Education;

ID:	1999_05_002

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A History of ITP and IEP Seminars

The I2UD Digital Library holds curriculum materials for ITPs from 1988, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1997 and 1998:

The tradition of ITPs continued after 2000, when CUDS (a re-organization of the Unit) continued training seminars as “International Education Programs” (IEP) from 2000-2004:

Related by – Work in South Africa

“Review of the South African Government’s Grant-Funded Municipal Infrastructure Programs,” 1998-1999

2001 Best Practices Leadership Programme: “Development of Infrastructure and Initiating of Sustainable Projects in Elim,” Western Cape, South Africa

“Township Development Strategy for Emfuleni Municipality,” Sedibeng, Gauteng, South Africa, 2009

“Technical Assistance to Ladysmith/Emnambithi Local Municipality,” South Africa, 2010

“Technical Assistance to Lesedi Local Municipality,” Gauteng Province, South Africa, 2011

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– Social inclusion

– Partnerships

– Sustainability

– Institutional framework

– Management for performance indicators