High-Level Dialogue and Book Launch: Secondary Cities Post  COVID-19

Background
This event will be held to celebrate the legacy of the outgoing director of Cities Alliance William (Billy) Cobbett, and to launch the global report Secondary Cities Post COVID-19  –  Achieving Urban Sustainable and Regenerative Development in Emerging Economies.  

The publication has been developed as a farewell tribute to Billy  Cobbett’s work and his contribution to shaping more inclusive cities throughout his career. This high-level event will provide the opportunity to reflect upon the legacy and the future of international development cooperation in support of Secondary Cities. 
 

Agenda
Facilitated by the Rt. Hon. Clare Short, Chair of the Cities Alliance Management Board, and Julian Baskin, Principal Urban Advisor, the event will be divided into two sections:

• The first one will be a high-level dialogue 20 Years of Cities Alliance - A Tribute to Billy Cobbett. This session will include the participation of senior representatives from national and regional governments, multilateral organizations and representatives from local government associations.
• The second one will be a panel discussion with senior urban experts on the key findings of the book Secondary Cities Post COVID-19 - Sustainable and Regenerative Development in Emerging Economies.

Find the amazing list of speakers, more information and how to register here​​​​​​​.