The World Bank estimates that more than 80% of the world’s GDP is generated in cities. Effective leadership, involved community and efficient management form the bedrock of equal, clean, and green cities. The Centre for Urban Governance examines the systems to administer cities and towns; develop a strategy and help citizens and administrators combat urban challenges related to provision of urban basic services, climate change, migration, income inequity; and resource and waste management. The ‘Centre for Urban Governance’ at HIPA promotes policy, frameworks and builds capacities of elected representatives, urban planners and managers to enable communities to reap the benefits of planned urbanization.