The Human Settlements Management Institute (HSMI) of HUDCO successfully launched its 55th Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Two-Week Training Programme, focused on “Towards Sustainable Urban Mobility in Developing Urban Contexts,” from November 6-19, 2024. Sponsored by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, the program brings together 23 urban development professionals from 13 countries, including Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Myanmar, Nigeria, Palestine, the Slovak Republic, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
The inaugural session was led by Shri Daljeet Singh Khatri, Director (Finance) at HUDCO, who welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of sustainable urban mobility for the development of modern cities. This program aims to equip participants with innovative strategies and practical tools to implement sustainable urban mobility, covering topics such as policy integration, financing mechanisms, and urban ecosystem management.
Program Overview:
The training program features a comprehensive curriculum focusing on:
- Understanding the role of urban mobility ecosystems in sustainable urban development.
- Exploring the integration of urban mobility systems for sustainability.
- Examining policy instruments for cohesive urban mobility.
- Mobilizing finance for sustainable urban mobility projects.
- Translating vision into action through SMART (Sustainable Mobility and Accessible Rural Transport) initiatives.
Participants engaged in interactive sessions, group discussions, and case studies to gain a well-rounded understanding of these topics. The program also included visits to Sustainable Urban Mobility (SUM) initiatives in Delhi and surrounding areas, providing practical insights into real-world applications.
Program Objectives:
- To deepen participants’ understanding of sustainable urban mobility in the context of developing cities.
- To highlight the roles and responsibilities of urban managers in planning and managing integrated mobility projects.
- To guide participants on influencing policy and mobilizing finance for urban mobility programs.
- To demonstrate how data analysis and commuter behavior can inform effective decision-making in urban mobility.
- To encourage experience-sharing among urban development professionals from ITEC partner countries.
