Toward an Urban Sector Strategy : Georgia's Evolving Urban System and its Challenges

World Bank

Washington, DC

关键词: ACCESS TO SANITATION;    ACCESS TO SERVICES;    ACCOUNTABILITY;    ACCOUNTING;    ADEQUATE HOUSING;   

RP-ID  :  86240

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

This review analyzes the profile, trendsand challenges of Georgia's changing urban landscapesince independence in 1991 and provides policy suggestionsto facilitate the economic transition of the country throughits cities. In its analysis and subsequent recommendationson policy interventions, this report draws on a program ofdiagnostics called the 'Urbanization Review' (UR).The UR diagnostic is based on three main pillars of urbandevelopment which have emerged as key areas of policyengagement for successful cities. These are: a) planning,charting a course for cities by setting the terms ofurbanization, especially policies for using urban land andexpanding basic infrastructure and public services; b)connecting, physically linking people to jobs, andbusinesses to markets; and c) financing, raising andleveraging up-front capital to meet the increasing demandfor infrastructure and services. In moving forward, thereview recommends that Georgia focus on: a) developing anational urban strategy that recognizes the contribution ofeach city to the overall economy, i.e. a 'systems ofcities' approach that can assist in reducing regionaldisparities; b) assisting cities to develop urban plans,including local economic development plans, c) reformingbuilding and planning codes; and d) assisting cities inimproving their local governance and finances.