Singapore UN-Habitat International Leaders in Urban Governance Programme (SGUNHiLUGP)

Overview

The programme draws on several case studies of Singapore's urbanization journey successes and UN-Habitat's global expertise to provide practical tools and strategies for sustainable development, which culminate into an enriching learning experience with opportunities for the participants to conceptualise their own Urban Development Action Plans and to explore potential collaborations with Singapore’s private sector companies.

In a show of cooperation under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2016, CLC and UN-Habitat hope to attract at least 100 cities to benefit from participating in the SGUNiLUGP by 2030. With five editions of the programme already held from 2017 to 2023 in which close to 60 cities from the African and Latin American regions have attended, CLC’s commitment to UN-Habitat and the global community will continue to drive the momentum to reach the goal of realizing sustainable urban development ambitions especially in emerging cities.

The SGUNHiLUGP continues to be a pivotal platform for fostering sustainable urban governance and international collaboration, empowering cities worldwide to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 11: Making cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

Participants’ testimonials

"I am optimistic that it is possible to change our reality when we commit to planning and discipline in the application of public policies"

Jose Felipe Velazquez Gutierrez
Secretary of Management & Urban Development Mexico, Municipality of Puebla

"Theoretical presentations coupled with practical and visual visits enhanced learning and conceptualisation of ideas. It also reinforced and validated what was being said."

Reuben Mlungisi Masango
Councillor
Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

"The programme has broadened my perspectives on cities development. The session on financing city and economic development stood out greatly. The dialogue with the Minister spice up the programme."

Dr Mohamed Abdelhamid Ibrahim Higazy
Advisor to the Minister for International Cooperation
Ministry of Local Development, Egypt

"Steep learning curve but like the interaction and idea sharing amongst RP and countries. The Singapore experience has also brought assurance that it is possible to change situation in the developing world"

Mrs Malebogo Kruger
Town Mayor
Lobatse, Botswana