Islamabad among first 500 cities in Global Mayors Challenge
National
February 26, 2021
Islamabad: Islamabad has earned the distinction by getting included among first 500 cities in Global Mayors’ Challenge programme of 2021. The programme is yearly organised by US-based Bloomberg Cities Network, where hundreds of cities from around the world participate, said a news release on Thursday.
It is meant to select top 50 ideas from municipalities based upon the criteria of vision, impact, implementation and transferability. Idea themes include health, inclusive growth, climate change and good governance.
Metropolitan Corporation of Islamabad (MCI) Administrator Syeda Shafaq Hashmi is leading the efforts by pitching MCI’s structural engagement with Street Vendors in the programme. MCI has recently established a Street Economy Unit for enhancing street livelihood in Islamabad. Ehsaas programme, under the leadership of Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation Dr
Islamabad has been included among the first 500 cities in Bloomberg's Global Mayors' Challenge Programme 2021, according to a news published recently. The