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The Development Bank of Latin-America (CAF) « Cities with a Future » initiative

In 2013, the Development Bank of Latin-American (CAF) launched the initiative “Cities with a Future” to accompany these policies as well as to promote an integrated vision of urban development and a multisectorial approach to better answer the challenges faced by local governments.
Key points
  • Since 2013, the “Cities with a Future” program aims at promoting an integrated vision of urban development and a multi-sectorial approach to better answer the challenges local governments are facing.
  • The program allows structuring a dialogue with the cities with four main dimensions: (i) inclusive urban development, (ii) productive transformation, (iii) environmental sustainability and (iv) institutional strengthening and security.
  • The program promotes a long-term vision on sustainable urban policies and allowed to identify and finance projects with climate co-benefits.