Urban Development Overview - World Bank Group The Tamil Nadu Sustainable Urban Development Project in India achieved significant urban service delivery improvements, benefiting 2 8 million people across 30 urban areas Key accomplishments include the construction of a first-of-its-kind wastewater treatment plant, 500 km of new stormwater drainage systems, over 1,000 km of water supply
Banking on Cities: Investing in Resilient and Low-Carbon Urbanization For low- and middle-income countries, the right urban investments can unlock enormous economic potential—if they’re made wisely, inclusively, and urgently With strategic funding, smarter financing, and greater efficiency, cities can lead the way toward a more sustainable, resilient, and prosperous future
Urban Development - World Bank Group More than half of the world's population lives in cities Learn more about what the World Bank is doing to create green, resilient, and inclusive urban development Access facts, statistics, project information, development research from experts and latest news about cities
Kinshasa: Harnessing Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience The tool helped analyze physical conditions such as topography and soil composition, determine suitable locations, and compile a list of nature-based solutions, drawn from the 14 types outlined in the World Bank Catalogue of Nature-based Solutions for Urban Resilience Examples include urban farming, terraces and slopes and green corridors
Promoting Livable Cities by Investing in Urban Mobility - World Bank Group Urban transport is vital for connecting people to jobs, education, healthcare, and other essential services in cities The World Bank is supporting countries through investments in mass transit projects and other public transport improvements Since 2012, 12 metro and bus rapid transit (BRT) projects have been completed, benefiting more than 20 million people Among the many benefits of these
Gearing up for India’s Rapid Urban Transformation - World Bank Group 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 by 2047 is yet to be built, sizeable investments will be required By 2036, India will need to invest $840 billion in infrastructure - an average of $55 billion or 1 2 % of GDP per annum However
World Bank Supports Inclusive and Sustainable Development of Amaravati City The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors yesterday approved the $800 million Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Program aimed at establishing the city as a well-managed, climate-resilient growth center in Andhra Pradesh that generates jobs and improves the lives of its current and future residents, especially the most vulnerable
New Project Improves Urban Infrastructure and Reduces Flood Risk in . . . The World Bank has approved $150 million for the Gabon Urban Development project (in French: “Projet d’aménagement et de développement des Infrastructures du Gabon (PADIG)”) to enhance access to climate-resilient urban infrastructure and public facilities, and to mitigate flood risks in selected secondary cities
Madagascar Urbanization Review: Leveraging Cities as Drivers of Growth . . . Strengthening the national urban development policy and strategy by having an integrated approach for interventions at the national, regional, and municipal levels: The country needs a strategic focus on transforming its cities, which sets the "rules of the game” for all stakeholders and provides cities with a clear mandate, implementation
Indonesia’s Urban Story - World Bank Group Indonesia has the third-largest amount of urban land in East Asia, after China and Japan Between 2000 and 2010, the amount of urban land in Indonesia increased from about 8,900 square kilometers to 10,000, or 1 1% each year It is the largest increase in absolute amount of urban land after China Indonesia can benefit more from urbanization