Cities account for over half the world’s population, and their governments are uniquely positioned to understand and address their own communities’ needs. But owing to longstanding false narratives about the proper role of the state, many lack the capacity to tackle big challenges.
LONDON – Local governments are manning the front lines of our most important global battles – from managing severe weather and other climate shocks to preparing for the next pandemic, ensuring health for all, rectifying longstanding racial inequities, and addressing housing affordability. Urban areas now account for over half the world’s population, and their governments are uniquely positioned to understand and address their own communities’ needs.
LONDON – Local governments are manning the front lines of our most important global battles – from managing severe weather and other climate shocks to preparing for the next pandemic, ensuring health for all, rectifying longstanding racial inequities, and addressing housing affordability. Urban areas now account for over half the world’s population, and their governments are uniquely positioned to understand and address their own communities’ needs.