7. Municipal finance

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7. Municipal finance

Municipal finances are vital to achieving a sustainable flow of resources and the necessary conditions for sustainable urbanization. Recognition of the importance of municipal finances for the national economy by central and local governments is essential and must be accompanied by strong legal and institutional frameworks aligned with global best practices.

MINURVI Ministerial Meeting (Brazil, 2024)

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The meeting of the Forum of Ministers and Highest Authorities of Housing and Urbanism of Latin America and the Caribbean (MINURVI): Climate Resilience and Sustainable Growth in Human Settlements in Latin America and the Caribbean, will be held on Thursday, August 1, and Friday, August 2, 2024, in Brasília, Brazil. The meeting will primarily focus on climate resilience and sustainable growth in human settlements in Latin America and the Caribbean.

During the event, topics will include biodiversity and climate change resilience in human settlements in Latin America and the Caribbean, Build Back Better: an approach to post-disaster recovery for more resilient cities, and land and climate change. Additionally, a ministerial debate will be held to exchange and share experiences, best practices, and proposals to promote urban resilience.

The meeting will feature a diverse group of participants, including ministers and high-level authorities from Latin American and Caribbean countries, academics, and civil society representatives to foster a richer discussion.

The National Council for Territorial Development of Chile (CNDT) is in the process of updating the country’s National Urban Development Policy. In this context, and in response to a request for support in identifying best practices and international experiences, ECLAC has facilitated exchanges between CNDT members and counterparts in Malaysia and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

One out of every three trips in Latin America and the Caribbean is made on foot. Roadways, public areas, pedestrian and bicycle paths are fundamental for mobility, public health and environmental quality, economic and cultural vitality, in short, for urban sustainability. However, in the region there is a systematic lack of resources for their financing, despite their positive impact on land prices.