helping poor communities recognize and preserve its cultural assets, providing new economic opportunities and enabling development on its diverse social, cultural and physical background.

assisting national and local governments in formulating policies and programs.

supporting the development of sustainable Local Economic Development through knowledge sharing, learning activities and advisory services; enabling local communities to develop successful economies.

addressing both urban livability and urban development’s larger impact on regional pollution and natural resources.

assessing urban poverty, determining the policy issues, selecting program options, making poverty alleviation strategies participatory, assessing the impacts.

fighting urban poverty with passion and professionalism, sharing knowledge and learning among ourselves and others for results.