This report underscores the significance of participatory democracy and active citizenship in tackling contemporary challenges including gender equality, climate change, public health, livelihoods, and sanitation. It accentuates the crucial role of building trust and engagement between governments and citizens within urban neighborhoods. The report specifically highlights the empowerment of municipal councillors, particularly women councillors, as catalysts for driving positive change in urban sustainability. Through interviews and comprehensive analysis, it brings attention to the existing leadership gap among councillors, advocating for interventions that cultivate proficient “city leaders” capable of addressing global issues at the grassroots level.

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