African Cities urged to strengthen financial planning for sustainable development

Atkeyelsh Persson, Chief of Urbanization and Development at the UN-ECA. [Courtesy]

An expert meeting in Naivasha has underscored the importance of robust financial planning for African cities, particularly in light of rapid urbanisation and increasing demands on public services.

The meeting, organised by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in collaboration with UN-Habitat and UNCDF, focused on the financial assessment report of Nairobi City County. The discussion highlighted the need for cities to diversify their revenue sources and improve their financial management practices.