Municipal Performance of Indian Cities: An evaluation based on UOF data
An UOF data-based evaluation study has been developed to incorporate data-driven governance in India’s urban development. It aims to assess the input-level parameters that play a crucial role in enabling better provisioning of municipal services to citizens. This study evaluates the sector performance of municipalities. In total, 134 municipalities were assessed across a set of 5 verticals, which includes 20 sectors and 100 indicators.
The vertical for Services includes an assessment of all functions that citizens experience daily. Finance measures municipalities based on how they manage public funds and how their agency is accessing financial resources. The vertical for Planning examines the preparation, implementation, and enforcement level of urban planning. Digital coverage of municipality services and the extent to which it empowers its citizens to access such services is measured under Technology. Finally, Governance deals with aspects of municipal bodies and their governance mechanism. These verticals showcase significant aspects of governance that impact the lives of citizens.
The assessment serves as a guide for evidence-based policymaking decisions that help cities achieve their broader development goals, including sustainable development. The Municipal Performance extends a granular assessment of the local government bodies and, in the process, also creates scope for increasing transparency and promoting grassroots democracy. The performance evaluation keeps citizens in the loop and allows other stakeholders to examine their municipalities’ governance scenario. The report is a convenient way to depict and report complex ground realities in a simplified manner. It keeps citizens informed and builds trust and confidence in local government bodies.
The report is a joint effort of team from Institute for Competitiveness, Quality Council of India and National Institute of Urban Affairs.
The complete report can be read here.
