Urban Development Overview - World Bank Group
Urban Development As the world's largest multilateral financier of urban development, the World Bank works with national and local governments to build more livable, sustainable, and resilient cities and …
How an Urban Program in Ethiopia Delivered More than a Million Jobs
Discover how the Ethiopia Urban Institutional and Infrastructure Development Program created 1.15 million jobs with World Bank support.
Banking on Cities: Investing in Resilient and Low-Carbon Urbanization
Jun 3, 2025 · This report highlights the substantial investments required to build more resilient and low-carbon cities in low- and middle-income countries. These investments are crucial to strengthen …
New World Bank Financing Set to Revamp Dodoma’s Urban Mobility …
A new World Bank-financed investment will enhance mobility and accessibility in Tanzania’s capital, Dodoma, unlocking economic opportunities and creating over 10,000 new jobs by 2030, while …
Urban Development Portfolio in Romania - World Bank Group
The Romanian Urban Policy is designed to advise on the vision of a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban development in line with the EU’s Urban Agenda. It represents a common agenda of the public …
Shaping a Cooler Bangkok: Tackling Urban Heat for a More Livable City
Extreme urban heat is becoming an urgent challenge for Bangkok, threatening lives, livelihoods, and the city’s economic resilience. The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect exacerbates this crisis, turning built-up …
Gearing up for India’s Rapid Urban Transformation
Jan 30, 2024 · Building the necessary infrastructure will be key for creating livable, climate-resilient, and inclusive cities that drive the economy forward. Since nearly 70 % of the urban infrastructure needed …
Urban Project Brings Hope in Djibouti and Beyond - World Bank Group
Mar 27, 2025 · The Djibouti Integrated Slum Upgrading Project, launched in 2018, aims to improve living conditions in deprived urban areas in Djibouti City and to strengthen the capacity of public institutions …
WORLD BANK SUPPORT FOR AMARAVATI AS A GROWTH HUB IN …
World Bank support Under the Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Program, the World Bank will support the first phase of the city’s development. The Program will help strengthen the institutions …
Kinshasa: Harnessing Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience
Sep 16, 2024 · Nature-based solutions like urban farming, terraces, and green corridors can help cities with climate challenges including urban heat, flooding, and air pollution. But how can governments …