CITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY INFORMATION PLATFORM: FINANCING TOOLS
GIZ Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit CoMun Program Type of institution: Bilateral institution Missions: The program’s main objective is to create a learning network on urban development and municipal governance between cities of the Maghreb region. In addition, it offers to partner cities technical support on selected urban development projects, among them the participatory elaboration of integrated City Development Strategies (CDS). CoMun offers: Technical advice during the elaboration process,(i.e. structuring the process, technical inputs, participation of civil society, developing strategic scenarios other), Project partnerships & cooperation with German cities Support to accessing financing sources Mode of funding: Services rendered to cities are being offered by the a.m. program which is financed by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Local financial contribution is requested as follows: During the CDS elaboration process: cost of staff, logistics, materials, CS participation, etc During implementation of the CDS action plan: investment How to submit proposals: Cities are invited to express interest in cooperating with the program and to get technical support for the elaboration of a CDS. Criteria to be highlighted:
Process orientation of the elaboration of a CDS, Ownership of the process by the interested municipality, Involvement and active participation of civil society.