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State of Cities 2014: Governance for a Liveable Chittagong

State of Cities: Governance for a Liveable Chittagong is the third report of the State of Cities series. The previous two reports, published in 2012 and 2013, analyzed the state of urban governance of Dhaka and Narayanganj. Given the growing challenges that Chittagong City faces with regard to its service delivery, transport provisions, environmental challenges, devolution of power, fiscal problems, inter alia, there is a need for extensive analysis on cross-cutting issues involving urban governance. The present report provides an in-depth analysis of the historical, economic and political dynamics which shape various facets of urban life and governance in Chittagong and aims to provide solutions in addressing the mounting problems that the policymakers face as far as urban governance is concerned. The report concluded that the discussions focusing on water, air, noise, solid waste and drainage system management suggest that Chittagong faces marked environmental challenges, including- water management, air and noise pollution, less developed drainage system, and a serious problem in governing common natural resources such as the Karnaphuli River.

Authors: Islam, Afrina; Haque, Kazi Nurmohammed Hossainul; Islam, M Shahidul; Islam, Mohammad Sirajul; Zaman, Nabila; Mannan, Sadiat; Chowdhury, Saika Nudrat; Arafat, S M Gubair Bin; Islam, Md Mujahedul
Type: Report
Year: 2014

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