Next Generation Urban Governance in Colombia’s vanguard intermediary Cities

A research and engagement project that aims to explore how youth actors engage in urban governance within intermediary cities, with a specific focus on the role and impact of digital technology in shaping their involvement.

European Cities Programme

A research, engagement and capacity building programme on the future of European cities supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies

Emergency Governance for Cities and Regions

This initiative, jointly organised by UCLG, Metropolis and LSE Cities identifies implications for urban governance for addressing global emergencies at the city and regional level. It aims to gather insights on how to build institutional capacities for more effective urban and territorial responses to complex emergencies and the governance of grand challenges.

Governance of Spatial Change

A collaboration with Kuwait University to explore the links between urban governance and spatial development.

Rubbish, Resources and Residues

This project, funded by the British Academy's Urban Infrastructures of Well-Being programme, investigates the need for integrated approaches to solid waste management in Ethiopia and Pakistan.

Governing Infrastructure Interfaces

Governing Infrastructure Interfaces focuses on transport and sanitation infrastructure in Ethiopia’s two largest cities to investigate the relationship between development goals and the contribution made by new infrastructure.

Metropolitan Indicators

This collaboration with Metropolis aims to develop a system of comparative indicators and collect the corresponding data for a range of major cities and metropolitan areas.