Course Overview

The course is designed to explore the issues of governance of cities in the wider context of development and globalization. To better understand the challenges facing urban development, the roles, relations, and actions of actors in civil society and the public and private sectors will be examined in theory and practice.

Course Objectives

The aim of the urban governance course at the undergraduate level is to increase both theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of the economic, social, institutional, political and physical aspects of urban planning and development that process in ensuring efficient delivery system of urban services to the city and town dwellers. Specifically, the following are the objectives of this course:

·       Familiarize with theoretical as well as practical aspects of urban governance

·       Disseminate the experiences of practicing urban governance in other similar countries

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

On completion of the course, students should:

·       Understand good governance principles and themes;

·       Explain the changing role of government in era of globalisation, decentralisation and democratisation;

·       Analyse the nexus between public, private sectors and civil society in planning for and managing cities;

·       Identify the role of private sector and civil society in delivering and financing infrastructure and services.