How Programmes Support Cities In the effort to improve their urban environments, cities are supported by a wide range of international programmes. These are implemented by United Nations agencies, other multilateral development organisations, bilateral development bodies, international NG0s, associations of local governments, and other organisations. Each short example links directly to a a summary of each programme in question. Also, there is a complete alphabetical listing of all Programmes contained by the EPM Sourcebook.

Sharing Lessons of Experience There is evidence of an impressive range of initiatives and accomplishments in urban environmental management worldwide, and of the resources and expertise, local and international, which have been mobilised and effectively applied. There is also a newly emerging development cooperation paradigm, which focuses on advancement of this collective know-how, building upon this local experience and knowledge.