The continuous growth and development of Bogotá presents several challenges, especially in the consolidation of decentralization processes and participatory governance. Some improvement has been achieved in the development of new structures to manage the city, however, several limitations persist, such as lack of a better definition of the competencies of municipal units; need for strengthening the role of district offices; and administrative delays created by the legal and normative framework. The objectives were to design and apply improved management instruments and processes in the areas of: citizen security, social cohesion, strengthening the decentralization of municipal management; and citizen participation.

Activities

The main activities included:

• Designing and implementing a local security managers training programm
• Completing document for the consolidation of a policy for the local justice system in Bogotá;
• Organizing preparatory phase of a gradual model of decentralization
• Implementing performance pacts for the use of public spaces in priority locations.

Results

The results achieved were:

• Security and social cohesion policies implemented in Bogotá in accordance with the development plan
• Improved security and social cohesion conditions.
• Measures for improved political and civic participation in local governance implemented
• Technical assistance provided in decentralization and promotion of local democratic processes
• Technical working group created that builds the capacity of SEGOBDIS for the design and implementation of the decentralization policies;
• International seminar held.