programme , it will also aim to assist in leveraging financing and private sector investments , as well as South-South co-operation , through its technical assistance and institutions-building approaches . UNIDO will also tap into its network of experts , technical / institutional partners and other partnership platforms ( such as the Green Industry Platform , Eco-cities network , Sustainable Energy Centres , Sustainable Energy for All ( SE4ALL ), Global Cleantech Innovation Programme ( GCIP ) for SMEs , Low Carbon and Low Emission Clean Energy Technology Transfer , Climate Technology Centre and Network ( CTCN )) to achieve higher impact results on the ground .
Within this intervention , UNIDO will leverage its expertise in building and enhancing municipal institutional capacity in financing sustainability and demonstrating financial and business models , including Public-Private Partnerships ( PPPs ), green procurement , fund management and incentive mechanisms to promote sustainable city investments .
Knowledge management by reflecting various perspectives from research institutes , civil society , NGOs , the private sector , and city Government Through capturing , developing , sharing , and effectively using organisational knowledge , UNIDO facilitates
MUNITY ENGAGEMENT INABLE CITIES a multidisciplinary approach to achieving the objectives of sustainable cities .
Within this intervention UNIDO provides a space for collaborative engagement by familiarising cities with aspirations for sustainability and a wide range of stakeholders , such as research institutes , civil societies ,
City to city knowledge sharing and information flow
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Sustainable Cities knowledge management products such as lessons learned briefs and case studies
NGOs , private and finance sectors as well as city Governments . Knowledge management products , such as websites , case studies and lessons learned briefs reflect the various perspectives of different stakeholders and are integrated into all UNIDO interventions .
Community engagement for increasing awareness and enhancing the capacity of civil society to secure social inclusion Community engagement is essential for the effective implementation and maintenance of cityinitiated sustainability programmes . Residents are a valuable resource , offering a first-hand perspective on the strengths and weaknesses of their community . They can contribute a crosssection of diverse ideas and challenges that might otherwise be overlooked .
Through cultivating participatory processes and strong community engagement , UNIDO , within this intervention , delivers “ triple bottom
Enterprise-wide knowledge management systems
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