Addis Ababa, January 25, 2022 (FBC) – Mayors of Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar and Dessie Cities have shared experiences with African counterparts at the The African Mayoral Leadership Initiative (AMALI) which took place in Cape Town.
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Akinwumi Adesina pledged bank’s commitment to grant funds to help African mayors smarten cities for their respective residents.
Mayors, for themselves, stressed need to consolidate efforts to pass on sustainable municipal legacies to generations.
The African Mayoral Leadership Initiative (AMALI) is a partnership between the African Centre for Cities (ACC), at the University of Cape Town, and Big Win Philanthropy to facilitate experience sharing and provide city leaders in Africa with exclusive, tailored support to hone their visions for their cities.