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 …
Shaping a Cooler Bangkok: Tackling Urban Heat for a 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, …
World Bank Supports Senegal with $100 Million in Concessional …
Jun 17, 2025 · The World Bank has approved $100 million in concessional financing through the International Development Association (IDA) to support Senegal's urban mobility …
Banking on Cities: Investing in Resilient and Low-Carbon …
Jun 3, 2025 · To sum up, Banking on Cities means betting on the engines of tomorrow’s growth, jobs, and opportunity. For low- and middle-income countries, the right urban investments can …
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 …
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
New World Bank Financing Set to Revamp Dodoma’s Urban …
Mar 24, 2025 · 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 …
How Can Bamako Become an Engine of Growth & Service …
Feb 20, 2019 · Urban development in Bamako has been fragmented, providing an important explanation of the failure to realize the advantages associated with city growth. Much of new …
World Bank Supports Inclusive and Sustainable Development of …
Dec 20, 2024 · 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 …
Papua New Guinea: Giving Urban Youth a Second Chance
Jun 18, 2019 · Unemployment of young people in urban areas is one of the biggest development challenges faced by Papua New Guinea (PNG). The World Bank-supported Urban Youth …