Identify new sources for urban infrastructure revenue. At the “micro” level, significantly improve the financial
viability and sustainability of urban environmental services by implementing effective mechanisms of cost recovery. Adopt waste
minimization efforts to minimize capital investments required for wastewater and solid waste conveyance and treatment. At
the “macro” level, improve the overall financial security of agencies providing environmental infrastructure and services.
Use a broader array of international funding sources brought about by globalization by providing transparent investment criteria
and effective monitoring and regulatory institutions.
Consider infrastructure financing innovations for urban environment such as municipal, tax-free bonds, pollution
charges or “green” taxes, and empowerment of local authorities to raise financial resources. More specifically,
finance urban environmental improvement through targeted taxes and surcharges.
Link urban planning with private investment plans.
Shift from outdated automobile and bus or jeepney transport by removing perverse incentives that support such
use.
Prepare integrated, 20-year urban and industrial development plans based on national guidelines that
include recognition and anticipation of slum growth. Incorporate networking principles in utilities provision
in coordination with industrial development as well as improvements in municipal management and finance.
A possible target is for such plans to be prepared by municipal authorities for all urban areas expected to have
a population of over 500,000 by 2020.
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