blank city scan may 2015 - united nations university · globalcompactcityscan!...
TRANSCRIPT
Global Compact City Scan
1) About your city/region
City/Region Details (Mandatory to Complete) Write NA if not applicable
City/Region Country City/Region official Facebook page City/Region official Instagram account City/Region official Twitter account Other social media accounts
Contact details of the person completing this survey Name Position Email Telephone (include country code and region)
Other contributors to this report (include name and title)
City/region details Government level (state, municipality, city, other)
Geographic area (indicate if km2 or mi2)
Resident base population Annual total revenue (immediate or past year available, in USD)
Annual total expenditure (immediate or past year available, in USD)
Responsibilities: Which services and utilities does your city/region provide? Select as many as are appropriate. Water infrastructure and/or services ☐ Social services ☐ Energy infrastructure and/or services ☐ Public transport ☐ Health services ☐ Roads ☐ Education ☐ Housing ☐ Waste management infrastructure and/or services
☐ Community development ☐
Telecommunication ☐ Public land and environmental services
☐
Other ☐
2) City/Region's Challenges and Actions: City Development
Social Inclusion and Equality
Identify the challenges that your city/region faces in relation to Social Inclusion and Equality. Critical
Issue Major concern
Of moderate concern
Of little concern
Not of concern
A strength of the
city/region Participation of indigenous peoples and minority ethnic groups
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Women’s rights
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Discrimination based on age, race, religion, gender, sexual preferences, ethnicity etc.
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Poverty
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Other ☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provide further detail about the issues your City/Region has regarding Social Inclusion and Equality. List the source of data and statistics where possible: [Optional]
Reporting on your City/Region's activities in relation to Social Inclusion and Equality If you have a policy/policies or programme(s) that specifically address Social Inclusion and Equality, please
describe and include the objective(s):
If you measure your progress please describe indicators and/or other methods that you use: [Write N/A if Not Applicable]
If you have targets related to Social Inclusion and Equality, please describe and include the current status: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] Do you have any particular achievements or effective approaches in this area that you would like to highlight? Please describe.
Education
Identify the challenges that your city/region faces in relation to Education. Critical
Issue Major concern
Of moderate concern
Of little concern
Not of concern
A strength of the
city/region Access to education for children (early education up to 5 years old)
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Access to primary education
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Access to post primary education
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Access to higher education (vocational training, university etc.)
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Access to education for adults and elderly
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Quality of education
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Access to free education/ high cost of education
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Literacy
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Other ☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provide further detail about the issues your City/Region has regarding Education. List the source of data and statistics where possible: [Optional]
Reporting on your City/Region's activities in relation to Education If you have a policy/policies or programme(s) that specifically address Education, please describe and include
the objective(s):
If you measure your progress please describe indicators and/or other methods that you use: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] If you have targets related to Education, please describe and include the current status: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] Do you have any particular achievements or effective approaches in this area that you would like to highlight? Please describe.
Health and Wellbeing
Identify the challenges that your city/region faces in relation to Health and Wellbeing. Critical
Issue Major concern
Of moderate concern
Of little concern
Not of concern
A strength of the
city/region Access to adequate health care
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Nutritional health of citizens
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Access to dental care
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Access and/or availability of preventative care initiatives
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Substance abuse
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Access to and provision of health insurance
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Access to sports facilities and/or programmes
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Maternal and child health services
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Other ☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provide further detail about the issues your City/Region has regarding Health and Wellbeing. List the source of data and statistics where possible: [Optional]
Reporting on your City/Region's activities in relation to Health and Wellbeing If you have a policy/policies or programme(s) that specifically addresses Health and Wellbeing, please
describe and include the objective(s):
If you measure your progress please describe indicators and/or other methods that you use: [Write N/A if Not Applicable]
If you have targets related to Health and Wellbeing, please describe and include the current status: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] Do you have any particular achievements or effective approaches in this area that you would like to highlight? Please describe.
Social Care Services
Identify the challenges that your city/region faces in relation to Social Care Services. Critical
Issue Major concern
Of moderate concern
Of little concern
Not of concern
A strength of the
city/region Access to social care services
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provision of social care services
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Access to and/or provision of social security
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Other ☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provide further detail about the issues your City/Region has regarding Social Care Services. List the source of data and statistics where possible: [Optional]
Reporting on your City/Region's activities in relation to Social Care Services If you have a policy/policies or programme(s) that specifically addresses Social Care Services, please describe
and include the objective(s):
If you measure your progress please describe indicators and/or other methods that you use: [Write N/A if Not Applicable]
If you have targets related to Social Care Services, please describe and include the current status: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] Do you have any particular achievements or effective approaches in this area that you would like to highlight? Please describe.
Food Security
Identify the challenges that your city/region faces in relation to Food Security. Critical
Issue Major concern
Of moderate concern
Of little concern
Not of concern
A strength of the
city/region Availability of food
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Access to nutritional food
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Seasonal variability or seasonal access to food
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Cost of food
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Nutrition and related diseases (under nourishment, obesity, diabetes etc)
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Other
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provide further detail about the issues your City/Region has regarding Food Security. List the source of data and statistics where possible: [Optional]
Reporting on your City/Region's activities in relation to Food Security If you have a policy/policies or programme(s) that specifically addresses Food Security, please describe and
include the objective(s):
If you measure your progress please describe indicators and/or other methods that you use: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] If you have targets related to Food Security, please describe and include the current status: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] Do you have any particular achievements or effective approaches in this area that you would like to highlight? Please describe.
Access to Adequate Housing
Identify the challenges that your city/region faces in relation to Access to Adequate Housing. Critical
Issue Major concern
Of moderate concern
Of little concern
Not of concern
A strength of the
city/region Access to adequate housing (housing quality)
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Access to adequate social or public housing
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Housing availability (housing stock)
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Housing affordability
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Access to housing support services and infrastructure (energy, water etc)
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Informal settlements
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Land tenure
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Availability of appropriate land for housing
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Other
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provide further detail about the issues your City/Region has regarding Access to Adequate Housing. List the source of data and statistics where possible: [Optional]
Reporting on your City/Region's activities in relation to Access to Adequate Housing If you have a policy/policies or programme(s) that specifically addresses Access to Adequate Housing, please
describe and include the objective(s):
If you measure your progress please describe indicators and/or other methods that you use: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] If you have targets related to Access to Adequate Housing, please describe and include the current status: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] Do you have any particular achievements or effective approaches in this area that you would like to highlight? Please describe.
Access to Mobility and Public Transport
Identify the challenges that your city/region faces in relation to Access to Mobility and Public Transport Critical
Issue Major concern
Of moderate concern
Of little concern
Not of concern
A strength of the
city/region Quality of public transport
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Public transport connectivity
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Cost of public transport
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Road quality
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Cleaner transport options
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Safe passage for bikes
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Safe pedestrian mobility
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Other
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provide further detail about the issues your City/Region has regarding Access to Mobility and Public Transport. List the source of data and statistics where possible: [Optional]
Reporting on your City/Region's activities in relation to Access to Mobility and Public Transport If you have a policy/policies or programme(s) that specifically addresses Access to Mobility and Public
Transport, please describe and include the objective(s):
If you measure your progress please describe indicators and/or other methods that you use: [Write N/A if Not Applicable]
If you have targets related to Access to Mobility and Public Transport, please describe and include the current status: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] Do you have any particular achievements or effective approaches in this area that you would like to highlight? Please describe.
Community and Cultural Identity
Identify the challenges that your city/region faces in relation to Community and Cultural Identity Critical
Issue Major concern
Of moderate concern
Of little concern
Not of concern
A strength of the
city/region Community identity
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Tolerance of cultural differences
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Inclusion of cultural identities
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Freedom to express cultural diversity
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Artistic expression in the city/region
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Support for cultural activities
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Infrastructure and resources for cultural activities
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Protection of heritage
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Respect for arts and heritage
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Other
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provide further detail about the issues your City/Region has regarding Community and Cultural Identity. List the source of data and statistics where possible: [Optional]
Reporting on your City/Region's activities in relation to Community and Cultural Identity If you have a policy/policies or programme(s) that specifically addresses Community and Cultural Identity,
please describe and include the objective(s):
If you measure your progress please describe indicators and/or other methods that you use: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] If you have targets related to Community and Cultural Identity, please describe and include the current status: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] Do you have any particular achievements or effective approaches in this area that you would like to highlight? Please describe.
Access to Employment
Identify the challenges that your city/region faces in relation to Access to Employment Critical
Issue Major concern
Of moderate concern
Of little concern
Not of concern
A strength of the
city/region Access to fair work
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Access to local employment
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Unemployment
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Safe and favourable working
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
conditions Access for women to employment opportunities
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Access to maternity benefits
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Access for marginalised and/or other ethnic groups to employment opportunities
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Process to establish local enterprises
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Operational and / or business management issues
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Other
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provide further detail about the issues your City/Region has regarding Access to Employment. List the source of data and statistics where possible: [Optional]
Reporting on your City/Region's activities in relation to Access to Employment If you have a policy/policies or programme(s) that specifically addresses Access to Employment, please
describe and include the objective(s):
If you measure your progress please describe indicators and/or other methods that you use: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] If you have targets related to Access to Employment, please describe and include the current status: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] Do you have any particular achievements or effective approaches in this area that you would like to highlight? Please describe.
Fair Work
Identify the challenges that your city/region faces in relation to Fair Work Critical
Issue Major concern
Of moderate concern
Of little concern
Not of concern
A strength of the
city/region Restrictions / freedom to join workers associations or trade unions
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Activity of trade unions
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Compulsory and forced labour
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Child labour
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Equal and fair pay
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Discrimination based on age, gender, sexual preferences, religion, ethnicity etc.
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Other
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provide further detail about the issues your City/Region has regarding Fair Work. List the source of data and statistics where possible: [Optional]
Reporting on your City/Region's activities in relation to Fair Work If you have a policy/policies or programme(s) that specifically addresses Fair Work, please describe and
include the objective(s):
If you measure your progress please describe indicators and/or other methods that you use: [Write N/A if Not Applicable]
If you have targets related to Fair Work, please describe and include the current status: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] Do you have any particular achievements or effective approaches in this area that you would like to highlight? Please describe.
Public Safety and Security
Identify the challenges that your city/region faces in relation to Public Safety and Security Critical
Issue Major concern
Of moderate concern
Of little concern
Not of concern
A strength of the
city/region Perception of safety (eg. Sense of danger or risk)
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Perception of security (eg: lack of support networks)
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Persistent and /or increasing poverty
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Migration (ie: outgoing, incoming, uncontrolled migration)
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Crime
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Other
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provide further detail about the issues your City/Region has regarding Public Safety and Security. List the source of data and statistics where possible: [Optional]
Reporting on your City/Region's activities in relation to Public Safety and Security If you have a policy/policies or programme(s) that specifically addresses Public Safety and Security, please
describe and include the objective(s):
If you measure your progress please describe indicators and/or other methods that you use: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] If you have targets related to Public Safety and Security, please describe and include the current status: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] Do you have any particular achievements or effective approaches in this area that you would like to highlight? Please describe.
City/Region Security
Identify the challenges that your city/region faces in relation to City/Region Security Critical
Issue Major concern
Of moderate concern
Of little concern
Not of concern
A strength of the
city/region Vulnerability to disasters (natural and human induced)
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Capacity to respond to disasters
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Disaster risk management systems
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Terrorism
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Warfare ☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Civil uprising and / or civil unrest
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Other
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provide further detail about the issues your City/Region has regarding City/Region Security. List the source of data and statistics where possible: [Optional]
Reporting on your City/Region's activities in relation to City/Region Security If you have a policy/policies or programme(s) that specifically addresses City/Region Security, please describe
and include the objective(s):
If you measure your progress please describe indicators and/or other methods that you use: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] If you have targets related to City/Region Security, please describe and include the current status: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] Do you have any particular achievements or effective approaches in this area that you would like to highlight? Please describe.
City/Region's Challenges and Actions: City Sustainability
Environmental Sustainability
Identify the challenges that your city/region faces in relation to Environmental Security Critical
Issue Major concern
Of moderate concern
Of little concern
Not of concern
A strength of the
city/region Access to public green spaces
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Street tree coverage
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Natural resource management
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Environmental pollution
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Air pollution
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Ecosystems at risk (eg: surrounding mangroves, grasslands etc)
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Deforestation and land clearing
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Land management
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Sustainable practices in industry
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Other
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provide further detail about the issues your City/Region has regarding Environmental Sustainability. List the source of data and statistics where possible: [Optional]
Reporting on your City/Region's activities in relation to Environmental Sustainability If you have a policy/policies or programme(s) that specifically addresses Environmental Sustainability, please
describe and include the objective(s):
If you measure your progress please describe indicators and/or other methods that you use:
[Write N/A if Not Applicable] If you have targets related to Environmental Sustainability, please describe and include the current status: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] Do you have any particular achievements or effective approaches in this area that you would like to highlight? Please describe.
Water Management
Identify the challenges that your city/region faces in relation to Water Management Critical
Issue Major concern
Of moderate concern
Of little concern
Not of concern
A strength of the
city/region Access to safe and potable water for all citizens
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Access to sufficient potable water
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Water pollution
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Water recycling and reuse
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Sewerage infrastructure
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Sewerage treatment and disposal
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Localised or distributed water capture
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Street drainage
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Other
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provide further detail about the issues your City/Region has regarding Water Management. List the source of data and statistics where possible: [Optional]
Reporting on your City/Region's activities in relation to Water Management If you have a policy/policies or programme(s) that specifically addresses Water Management, please
describe and include the objective(s):
If you measure your progress please describe indicators and/or other methods that you use: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] If you have targets related to Water Management, please describe and include the current status: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] Do you have any particular achievements or effective approaches in this area that you would like to highlight? Please describe.
Energy Security
Identify the challenges that your city/region faces in relation to Energy Security Critical
Issue Major concern
Of moderate concern
Of little concern
Not of concern
A strength of the
city/region Consistent access to energy for all citizens
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Energy scarcity
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Cost of energy
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Clean energy alternatives
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Localised or distributed energy options
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Dependency on non-‐renewable / fossil fuel energy
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Street lighting coverage
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Illegal access to energy supply network
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Energy efficient alternatives (eg: light bulbs, appliances, buildings)
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Other
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provide further detail about the issues your City/Region has regarding Energy Security. List the source of data and statistics where possible: [Optional]
Reporting on your City/Region's activities in relation to Energy Security If you have a policy/policies or programme(s) that specifically addresses Energy Security, please describe and
include the objective(s):
If you measure your progress please describe indicators and/or other methods that you use: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] If you have targets related to Energy Security, please describe and include the current status: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] Do you have any particular achievements or effective approaches in this area that you would like to highlight? Please describe. Waste Management and Reduction
Identify the challenges that your city/region faces in relation to Waste Management and Reduction Critical
Issue Major concern
Of moderate concern
Of little concern
Not of concern
A strength of the
city/region Solid waste collection and management
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Waste management infrastructure
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Appropriate land for waste disposal
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Levels of recycling
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Hazardous commercial and industrial waste
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Unregulated burning of waste
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Litter
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Other
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provide further detail about the issues your City/Region has regarding Waste Management and Reduction. List the source of data and statistics where possible: [Optional]
Reporting on your City/Region's activities in relation to Waste Management and Reduction If you have a policy/policies or programme(s) that specifically addresses Waste Management and Reduction,
please describe and include the objective(s):
If you measure your progress please describe indicators and/or other methods that you use: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] If you have targets related to Waste Management and Reduction, please describe and include the current status: [Write N/A if Not Applicable]
Do you have any particular achievements or effective approaches in this area that you would like to highlight? Please describe.
Climate Change Mitigation
Identify the challenges that your city/region faces in relation to Climate Change Mitigation Critical
Issue Major concern
Of moderate concern
Of little concern
Not of concern
A strength of the
city/region Greenhouse gas (carbon) emissions from city organisational operations
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Greenhouse gas (carbon) emissions from industry
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Greenhouse gas (carbon) emissions from transport
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Greenhouse gas (carbon) emissions from housing
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Greenhouse gas (carbon) emissions from other buildings
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Greenhouse gas (carbon) emissions from waste
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Greenhouse gas (carbon) emissions from land and agriculture
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Greenhouse gas (carbon) emissions from other sources
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Community understanding of climate change issues
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Other
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provide further detail about the issues your City/Region has regarding Climate Change Mitigation. List the source of data and statistics where possible: [Optional]
Reporting on your City/Region's activities in relation to Climate Change Mitigation If you have a policy/policies or programme(s) that specifically addresses Climate Change Mitigation, please
describe and include the objective(s):
If you measure your progress please describe indicators and/or other methods that you use: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] If you have targets related to Climate Change Mitigation, please describe and include the current status: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] Do you have any particular achievements or effective approaches in this area that you would like to highlight? Please describe.
Climate Change Adaptation
Identify the challenges that your city/region faces in relation to Climate Change Adaptation Critical
Issue Major concern
Of moderate concern
Of little concern
Not of concern
A strength of the
city/region Sea level rise
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Flooding
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Landslides and/or unstable ground
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Severe and/or prolonged droughts
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Hazardous commercial and industrial waste
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Increased severity and /or
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
frequency of extreme weather events
Slow onset impacts of climate change (ie: slowly changing weather patterns, precipitation patterns, changing seasonal temperatures)
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Adequacy of infrastructure to deal with likely future impacts
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Community capacity to prepare for and respond to above events
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
City Staff capacity to prepare for and respond to above events
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Other
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provide further detail about the issues your City/Region has regarding Climate Change Adaptation. List the source of data and statistics where possible: [Optional]
Reporting on your City/Region's activities in relation to Climate Change Adaptation If you have a policy/policies or programme(s) that specifically addresses Climate Change Adaptation, please
describe and include the objective(s):
If you measure your progress please describe indicators and/or other methods that you use: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] If you have targets related to Climate Change Adaptation, please describe and include the current status: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] Do you have any particular achievements or effective approaches in this area that you would like to highlight? Please describe.
City/Region's Challenges and Actions: City Governance
Transparency and Accountability
Identify the challenges that your city/region faces in relation to Transparency and Accountability Critical
Issue Major concern
Of moderate concern
Of little concern
Not of concern
A strength of the
city/region Public access to city/region government information
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Accountability of city leaders
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Accountability of bureaucrats
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Transparency of processes
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Transparent procurement processes
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Conflict of interest
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Fair regulation enforcement
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Public reporting against urban objectives
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Other
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provide further detail about the issues your City/Region has regarding Transparency and Accountability. List the source of data and statistics where possible: [Optional]
Reporting on your City/Region's activities in relation to Transparency and Accountability If you have a policy/policies or programme(s) that specifically addresses Transparency and Accountability,
please describe and include the objective(s):
If you measure your progress please describe indicators and/or other methods that you use: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] If you have targets related to Transparency and Accountability, please describe and include the current status: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] Do you have any particular achievements or effective approaches in this area that you would like to highlight? Please describe.
Community Participation
Identify the challenges that your city/region faces in relation to Community Participation Critical
Issue Major concern
Of moderate concern
Of little concern
Not of concern
A strength of the
city/region Recognised and/or formalised city process of community engagement
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Interest from the community in engaging with the local/regional government
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Processes where community engagement can effect change
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Capacity and skills within the local community to engage with the local government
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Trust in local/regional government
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Other
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provide further detail about the issues your City/Region has regarding Community Participation. List the source of data and statistics where possible: [Optional]
Reporting on your City/Region's activities in relation to Community Participation If you have a policy/policies or programme(s) that specifically addresses Community Participation, please
describe and include the objective(s):
If you measure your progress please describe indicators and/or other methods that you use: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] If you have targets related to Community Participation, please describe and include the current status: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] Do you have any particular achievements or effective approaches in this area that you would like to highlight? Please describe.
Resources and Leadership
Identify the challenges that your city/region faces in relation to Resources and Leadership Critical
Issue Major concern
Of moderate concern
Of little concern
Not of concern
A strength of the
city/region Financial resources
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Capacity to secure external funding
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Leadership and management skills
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Appropriate number of staff
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Adequate staff skills
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Strength of community institutions
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Strength of private/business sector
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
State or national support
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Modern IT infrastructure
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Regional internet provision
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Adequate and appropriate remuneration of public sector staff
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Other
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provide further detail about the issues your City/Region has regarding Resources and Leadership. List the source of data and statistics where possible: [Optional]
Reporting on your City/Region's activities in relation to Resources and Leadership If you have a policy/policies or programme(s) that specifically addresses Resources and Leadership, please
describe and include the objective(s):
If you measure your progress please describe indicators and/or other methods that you use: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] If you have targets related to Resources and Leadership, please describe and include the current status: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] Do you have any particular achievements or effective approaches in this area that you would like to highlight? Please describe.
Anti-‐corruption in City and Political Processes
Identify the challenges that your city/region faces in relation to Anti-‐corruption in City and Political Processes Critical
Issue Major concern
Of moderate concern
Of little concern
Not of concern
A strength of the
city/region Political corruption
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Bureaucratic corruption
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Corruption in the private sector
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Arbitrary and partial judicial processes
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Other
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
☐
Provide further detail about the issues your City/Region has regarding Anti-‐corruption in City and Political Processes. List the source of data and statistics where possible: [Optional]
Reporting on your City/Region's activities in relation to Anti-‐corruption in City and Political Processes If you have a policy/policies or programme(s) that specifically addresses Anti-‐corruption in City and Political
Processes, please describe and include the objective(s):
If you measure your progress please describe indicators and/or other methods that you use: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] If you have targets related to Anti-‐corruption in City and Political Processes, please describe and include the current status: [Write N/A if Not Applicable] Do you have any particular achievements or effective approaches in this area that you would like to highlight? Please describe.
3] City/Region Plans
Does your City/Region have an urban development plan? Yes ☐ No ☐ Please upload a summary of the key elements of your City/Region's urban development plan and/or upload the plan
Does your City/Region have sustainability plan? Yes ☐ No ☐ Please upload a summary of the key elements of your City/Region's sustainability plan and/or upload the plan
Section to upload documents into the online survey….
4) Engagement with the Global Compact How did you first become aware of the Global Compact?
Through our local network ☐
Events and other platforms ☐
Recommendation from Global Compact participant ☐
Other ☐
For your City/Region, what are the incentive(s) or reason(s) for committing to the Global Compact?
Select all that are relevant
☐ Participation in a UN initiative ☐ Connect with other cities Connect with the business sector ☐ Networking opportunities ☐ To have principles to aspire to ☐ Help the citizens to feel proud of the city ☐ The city’s values are aligned with the Ten Global Compact Principles ☐ Learn from what other organisations are doing ☐ To have a framework that supports city planning and decision-‐making ☐ Influence other organisations in our city ☐ Not sure what the original incentive was ☐ Other
How do you publicly communicate your commitment to the Ten Principles with your stakeholders?
Banners and printed material ☐ Regular press releases ☐ Use of the logo ☐ On our website and/or social media ☐ Emails ☐ Other ☐
Are you a member of your Global Compact Local Network? Yes ☐ No ☐
Are you interested in being connected to or learning about your Local Network?
Yes ☐ No ☐ Maybe ☐
In how many of these events has the City/Region participated in the last 3 years?
Indicate the number of times the City has participated in each of the events if applicable
Global Compact’s international events (eg: Leaders’ Summit) Regional Local Network events Cities Programme events (eg: Cities and Urbanization / Rio +20, World Urban Forum 2014) Issue platform activities (eg: climate, peace, women’s rights forums) Other
In what way(s) and to what degree does your City/Region government work with the private sector? Select as appropriate and indicate how frequently the city engages in this manner. 0 = not at all, 5 = very frequently
0 1 2 3 4 5 N/A Formal and contractual Public-‐Private Partnerships (PPP) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Partnering with the private sector on social/community projects
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Business sector representation in city government committees
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Business sponsorship of city/region’s initiatives ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Other ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Please describe how you work with the private sector.
How does your City/Region influence the business sector to have better environmental and social practices?
Select as appropriate and provide an example if relevant. Awards (eg: recognition of achievement) ☐
Promotional campaigns (eg: internet platforms, sustainable business events ☐
Financial incentives (eg: local tax exemptions) ☐
Regulatory (eg: local laws or enforcing state or national laws) ☐
Code of Conduct
☐
Accreditation ☐
Partnerships (eg: public-‐private partnerships, multi-‐stakeholder dialogues)
☐
Training and capacity building (eg: toolkits and guidance documents) ☐
Incorporating environmental and social practices in public procurement ☐
Other ☐ Using the methods you identified above, which issue areas do you influence the private sector in? Yes No Not our
jurisdiction Human Rights ☐ ☐ ☐ Labour Rights ☐ ☐ ☐ Environment Protection ☐ ☐ ☐ Anti-‐Corruption ☐ ☐ ☐
Would you like to have more collaboration with the private sector to encourage companies to become better corporate citizens in your City/Region?
Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Sure ☐
5) Engagement with the Cities Programme The Cities Programme is the urban arm of the United Nations Global Compact. As a participant of the Global Compact your are eligible for services and support from the international secretariat that administers the Cities Programme.
How did you first become aware of the Cities Programme?
Communication from the Global Compact Office ☐ Through our Local Network ☐ Welcome letter from the Cities Programme ☐ This is the first contact we have had ☐ Other ☐ From another participant city/region ☐
Your City/Region has a dedicated webpage at www.citiesprogramme.org. Is this webpage of value to you? Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Sure ☐
Would you like more information about your City/Region to be published on the Cities Programme website? Yes ☐ No ☐ The Cities Programme provides a number of services to support city participants in their endeavours to promote the 10 Principles. Please provide advice on your uptake of these services and your interest. We have
received these services
We are interested in these services
We want more information about these services
Research support for city projects (collaborative or co-‐ funded) ☐ ☐ ☐
Intern research projects ☐ ☐ ☐ Hosting interns on-‐site ☐ ☐ ☐ Resources to support the implementation of the Ten Principles (eg: guidelines, tools) ☐ ☐ ☐
Publishing of city innovation, case studies and models ☐ ☐ ☐ City news ☐ ☐ ☐ Expert advice ☐ ☐ ☐ Conferences and forums ☐ ☐ ☐ Networking between cities ☐ ☐ ☐ Other ☐ ☐ ☐ What other services or benefits have you received from the Cities Programme?
Please share your experience
What other forms of support would you be interested in? What is your level of engagement? Levels of Engagement: (See www.citiesprogramme.com/aboutus)
Are you engaged at the Leading City level? Leading cities and regions are drivers of positive urban change. They generally have a dedicated sustainability plan or a City or Regional Plan with a holistic approach, work futuristically, are civic leaders and facilitators. They are intent on building resilient, sustainable and vibrant cities and regions. We are a recognized Leading City
☐ We would like more information about this level of engagement ☐
We are interested in engaging at the Leading City Level ☐
Not interested at this point ☐
I’m not sure about our status ☐ Are you engaged at the Innovating City level? Innovating City or Region is the highest level of engagement in the Cities Programme, a city or region is recognized for addressing a complex or seemingly intractable issue or issues. This is done through a multi-‐year project. While focused on resolving a specific issue or transforming a complex situation, these projects are holistic. All dimensions -‐ the ecological, economic, political and cultural domains -‐ have been considered in their development. These projects have a transformative quality; they are managed cross-‐sectorally
We are a recognized Innovating City ☐ We would like more information about this level of engagement ☐
We are interested in engaging at the Innovating City Level ☐ Not interested at this point ☐
I’m not sure about our status ☐ Are you interested in being connected with other participant cities (through networks, platforms, conferences, personal introduction)? Yes ☐ No ☐ Does your City/Region participate or is a member of other city networks? Please proved the names of the networks or write N/A if not applicable International Regional Local Issue related (eg: water, gender rights)
Do you pay to be a member of these groups or networks? Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Sure ☐
Does your City/Region have key partnerships with other organisations or institutions?
Please provide the names of the organisations or write N/A if not applicable. International Regional Local Issue related Do you outsource any of these services? Consulting ☐ Access to tools and reporting software ☐ Professional development for staff and training ☐ Research ☐ Other ☐ END OF SURVEY
Before submitting your information (next button) please review your information.
Thank you for taking the time to respond to this survey.
Your input is very valuable for the functioning and service provision of the Cities Programme. Your city/region, through the Mayor's office, will receive a report from this survey which you may use to fulfil your Communication on Engagement (CoE), a mandatory bi-‐annual requirement for Global Compact non-‐business participants since November 2013.
Should you have any further queries or comments do not hesitate to contact:
City/Region's data input:
Brendan Barrett -‐ [email protected]
For technical support:
Sandra Moye [email protected]
Skype: ungccp
Telephone: +61 3 9925 3407 (during Australian business hours 9:00 am -‐ 5:00 pm (GMT+11)
☐ I acknowledge that information provided on this form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and that it fairly and honestly represents the current status of our city.