The main objective of the event is to give a comprehensive vision on the capacities in terms of finance and competences of LRGs to design and implement adapted measures in favour of sustainable development on their territories. The concept of Municipal Finances and the role that LRGs can play therein will be further explored. The success in the implementation of the New Urban Agenda will closely depend on the establishment of an enabling environment for local public investments and the decentralization of related competences.