Urban management is a relatively new topic, which has gained
increasing importance due to a rise in urbanization and a wave of
decentralization programs in recent decades. This innovative book
is the first systematic treatment of the critical urban management
issues facing developing countries. The volume brings together a
number of theoretical approaches and practical experiences in order
to study the economic and financial aspects of urban management.
The author argues that urban managers have to make their cities
more competitive via the new opportunities provided by
decentralization, and suggests that the formulation of a
development strategy and the use of elements from new public
management theory will improve urban governance and service
delivery. In addition, emphasis is placed on the importance of
involving different stakeholders, which will lead to an integrated
analysis of urban problems and, therefore, integrated solutions.
Related issues such as urban environmental sustainability and the
role of modern information technology are also explored in detail.
The book concludes with a review of the emerging new themes at the
forefront of contemporary urban management studies. This important
new volume will be an essential resource for students, scholars and
practitioners with an interest in urban planning, development and
management.
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