Restoring urban Nigeria : a strategy for restoring urban infrastructure and services in Nigeria (Английский)

Two of the most critical urban development issues facing Nigeria are the financing of urban infrastructure and the institutional arrangements for delivery of urban services. These issues, among the many in urban development, are the subjects of this document... Подробнее + Two of the most critical urban development issues facing Nigeria are the financing of urban infrastructure and the institutional arrangements for delivery of urban services. These issues, among the many in urban development, are the subjects of this document. They have been selected because the problems of urban infrastructure and services are so severe and have such an immediate impact on economic and social development. This document, which has been prepared primarily for dissemination in Nigeria, is intended to assist Nigerian institutions and the donor community to chart their actions over the next several years. The strategy presented here reflects the concerns and needs of Nigerians who are directly involved in urban development. It is the product of intensive discussions held in Nigeria, which culminated in a series of five seminars conducted in March and May of 1995. They included representatives of the Federal Government, State Governments, the banking sector, private contractors and consultants, and academic, research and professional organizations. In total some 70 leading Nigerian officials, managers, and professionals participated in the process. The major challenges facing Nigeria in the field of urban development are, first, to make cities good places for economic development and, second, to provide basic services for urban dwellers, especially the urban poor. The essential ingredients for achieving these goals are urban infrastructure, a supportive urban policy framework, and institutional capacity.  Менее подробно –