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Urban 20 Africa mayors gather in Tshwane to help shape G20 agenda

Urban 20 Africa mayors gather in Tshwane to help shape G20 agenda

Executive Summary

African mayors convened at the Urban 20 (U20) meeting in Tshwane, co-hosted by Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya and Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero, to position cities as central influencers in G20 Sherpa discussions. They outlined four key themes: inclusive economic growth leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area, innovative financing for urban development, social inclusion to address inequalities, and technology-driven service delivery innovations. The collaboration culminates in Johannesburg's September summit, where a communique will integrate African urban priorities into global G20 agendas, asserting cities as engines of innovation and resilience.