Our Work
Six interconnected pillars
Our proposed agenda has six interconnected pillars. Each can support an individual municipal priority or form part of a broader reform partnership. Across the pillars, AML aims to connect institutional capability, public resources and community wellbeing.
Pillar 01
Municipal Governance and Institutional Development
Help municipal institutions exercise their responsibilities effectively and accountably. Proposed work covers decentralisation, intergovernmental relations, administrative modernisation, institutional diagnostics, public participation and service accountability. Engagements would reflect the authority and duties assigned under each legal system.
Pillar 02
Municipal Finance and Local Economic Development
Strengthen the financial systems that support services and economic opportunity. Priorities include own-source revenue, property taxation where authorised, budgeting, internal controls, public assets, service costing and transparent reporting. Local economic research would examine business environments, public markets, informal livelihoods and employment, alongside feasible financing options.
Pillar 03
Urban Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability
Support local responses to climate hazards and environmental pressures. Proposed topics include flooding, heat, drought, coastal exposure, water security, waste management and resilient infrastructure. Risk assessments and adaptation finance analysis would help municipalities prioritise responses suited to their conditions and available resources.
Pillar 04
Urban Planning, Infrastructure and Municipal Services
Connect spatial planning and investment decisions with community needs. Research and advisory priorities include land administration, affordable housing, transport, public markets, water and sanitation, infrastructure maintenance and service continuity. Approaches would consider affordability, accessibility and the realities of urban growth.
Pillar 05
Urban Inclusion, Migration and Social Resilience
Examine who benefits from municipal development and who faces barriers. Priorities include urban poverty, migration and displacement, informal settlements, youth livelihoods, disability access, women’s participation and community representation. This pillar also addresses social cohesion, local peacebuilding and conflict-sensitive service allocation.
Pillar 06
Municipal Data, Digital Transformation and Urban Analytics
Make municipal information more useful for planning and accountability. Proposed work includes administrative data systems, geographic information systems, digital revenue administration, municipal observatories and performance analysis. Digital solutions would be assessed for usability, cost, accessibility, interoperability and data protection.
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