Local governance and economic development

Facilitating the sustainable and inclusive growth of cities, communities and local economies

Effective urbanization policies can reduce poverty, catalyze inclusive growth, and improve the quality of life for people. Cowater International understands that realizing this potential requires sound local governance, long-term planning, and smart economic development practices. With that in mind, we work to build sustainable and thriving cities by strengthening local governance systems, improving the investment climate and enhancing the quality of public services; we engage communities and local public authorities to establish affordable and reliable water and energy supply through smart utility projects; and we partner with businesses to grow local economies by supporting women’s representation in the labour force.

Local economic development

Local economic development is critical to creating jobs, stimulating investments and entrepreneurship, and improving people’s lives. Cowater International views local economic development as an essential ingredient…

Local governance and service delivery

Improving local governance entails building the capacity of sub-national governments to generate and manage revenue, adhere to transparent procurement practices, deliver quality public services, and manage…

Urban development

With the majority of the world’s population living in, or close to urban areas, the economic transformation of cities is increasingly playing a central role in…

Utility transformation

Cowater International supports the transformation of public utilities into data-driven, financially sustainable, and demand-responsive entities. To promote this transformation, our team of experts deliver integrated interventions…