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 …

Dec 8, 2025 · 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, …

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, …

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 …

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 …

an urban-based society. More broadly, we hope this work will provide a useful contribution to global knowledge on urbanization, and help other countries better manage their

Inequality is higher in rural than in urban areas of LAC, but had been decreasing in both during the last 15 years, however, following the pandemic caused by COVID-19 inequality increased …

Urbanization presents an enormous opportunity for Cambodia. As has been demonstrated in countries around the world, urbanization is a driving force for growth and poverty reduction.

Addis Ababa requires actions and investments oriented toward implementing existing plans and regulations, establishing clear and capacitated leadership on risk management topics, and …

May 19, 2021 · Demographic trends are diverse among regions, within regions and within countries: while many cities will continue to grow, albeit at declining rates, many other cities …