<h1>5-Day Workshop Boosts Municipal Creditworthiness in India: Focus on Urban Infrastructure, Financing, and Public-Private Partnerships.</h1> The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Housing Urban Affairs, and the World Bank Group have organized a 5-day Cities Creditworthiness Academy Workshop to enhance financing for future Indian cities. The event, attended by over 150 officials, focuses on urban infrastructure financing, emphasizing energy, up-skilling, and urbanization. Discussions include leveraging municipal financing, capacity building, and innovative financing mechanisms. Key topics cover sustainable city planning, connecting municipalities with capital markets, and public-private partnerships. The workshop features international and local experts sharing successful case studies and strategies for improving municipal creditworthiness and investment planning.