Atkeyelsh (Kitty) Persson, PhD

PhD in Development Studies, MSc in Environmental Mgt & Policy, & Masters in International Public Health. 20 yrs experience in dev issues. Tweets are my opinion.

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and innovative solutions for advancing inclusive urban development. #YouthInAction #SDG11 #SustainableCities #ARFSD12 #UrbanDevelopment

[Atkeyelsh (Kitty) Persson, PhD @atkeyelsh]

Pleased to have been part of the Youth Forum on the margin of the 12th ARFSD in Addis Ababa. The Youth engaged in a rich discussion on SDG-11, reflecting on its meaning for them & their role in shaping sustainable cities. Their ideas were insightful, with practical

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@itsjanenjugunah Great work and hope it will inspire many youths across Africa and beyond!

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preparations for the upcoming high-level side event to be held on the margins of the 2nd Africa Urban Forum at the KICC in Nairobi.

I look forward to strengthening this collaboration in support of sustainable and inclusive urban development.

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@ECA_OFFICIAL @AnacludiaRossb1 @itsjanenjugunah @ECA_SRO_EA

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Pleased to have organised a side event on SEZs as urban catalysts in Africa with UN-Habitat & Southeast University on the margin of 2nd Africa Urban Forum in Nairobi.

[Atkeyelsh (Kitty) Persson, PhD @atkeyelsh]

After UNECA’s opening speech, which set the scene, discussions explored how SEZs can drive not just growth & jobs, but also sustainable, inclusive cities, aligning industry with housing, mobility & social services. #SEZ #UrbanDevelopment #Africa

[Atkeyelsh (Kitty) Persson, PhD @atkeyelsh]

After UNECA’s opening speech, which set the scene, discussions explored how SEZs can drive not just growth & jobs, but also sustainable, inclusive cities, aligning industry with housing, mobility & social services. #SEZ #UrbanDevelopment #Africa

[Atkeyelsh (Kitty) Persson, PhD @atkeyelsh]

At a high-level side event on municipal finance expansion at the AUF2 in Nairobi, it was encouraging to hear DA-15 project target cities speak in one voice, gratefully noting the project’s vital support in municipal fiscal space expansion. #AfricaUrbanForum #MunicipalFinance

[Atkeyelsh (Kitty) Persson, PhD @atkeyelsh]

preparations for the upcoming high-level side event to be held on the margins of the 2nd Africa Urban Forum at the KICC in Nairobi.

I look forward to strengthening this collaboration in support of sustainable and inclusive urban development.

[Atkeyelsh (Kitty) Persson, PhD @atkeyelsh]

Pleased to have met with the Governor of Nairobi City County this morning during my courtesy visit to the County. Our discussion focused on the ongoing engagement of UNECA with the County in advancing municipal finance expansion, as well as

[Atkeyelsh (Kitty) Persson, PhD @atkeyelsh]

Proud to lead the DA-15 Project and witness its impact in partner cities. Strengthening municipal finances is key to sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban growth. #UNECA #MunicipalFinance #SustainableUrbanization #PeerLearning @ECA_OFFICIAL

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Reflecting on the Regional Peer Learning & Action Plan Implementation Review Workshop – Advancing Municipal Finance for Sustainable Urban Development. #MunicipalFinance #UrbanDevelopment #UNECA #DA15 @ECA_OFFICIAL

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Highlights included a field visit to the Addis Ababa Revenue Office and the River Development Project, showcasing revenue mapping, mobilization, allocation, and their link to urban development initiatives. #DA15 #UrbanDevelopment #RevenueManagement @ECA_OFFICIAL

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Looking ahead, the team outlined steps to accelerate implementation of the Financial Performance Assessment Report recommendations, a key output of the #DA15 project, to expand municipal fiscal space and strengthen urban service delivery. #SustainableUrbanization @ECA_OFFICIAL

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On the margins of the Peer Learning Workshop on Municipal Finance Expansion (Addis Ababa, 22 Jan), UNECA convened a side meeting with the Kenyan delegation led by H.E. the Deputy Governor of Nairobi City County. #UNECA #MunicipalFinance #PeerLearning

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The delegation highlighted the strong value of the study tour, thanking UNECA for facilitating the exchange and the Addis Ababa City Administration for organizing a well-structured and informative visit. #KnowledgeExchange #LocalGovernance