Over the next 30 years, the expected rate of population growth, particularly in the cities of developing countries, will place huge demands on municipalities and local governments, to meet ever increasing social demands, such as:
Roughton believes that the development of the institutional capacities of the municipalities and local governments is vital in promoting and improving urban development, in order that it can provide the population with basic services that all societies and communities need.
The provision of the basic services aids the community both directly and indirectly. For example a clean and safe water supply will bring a marked increase in community health.
Roughton provides experts specialising in urban infrastructure and institutional strengthening in developing countries, providing the following services:
For more information about our urban development expertise email us: info@roughton.com