Urban Development

Globally, over 50% of the population lives in urban areas today. By 2045, the world's urban population will increase by 1.5 times to 6 billion. City leaders must move quickly to plan for growth and provide the basic services, infrastructure, and affordable housing their expanding populations need.

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3 Big Ideas for future cities

By 2050, 70 out of 100 people in will live in cities. What are the three essential issues for achieving sustainable communities?

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Investing in Urban Resilience

Read the report on unlocking investment in resilient infrastructure for improved urban livelihoods worldwide.

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East Asia and Pacific Cities

Read the report and learn how cities in the region can expand opportunities for the urban poor.

Urban Development At-A-Glance

Globally, 55% of the population lives in urban areas today. By 2045, the number of people living in cities will increase by 1.5 times to 6 billion, adding 2 billion more urban residents. With more than 80% of global GDP generated in cities, urbanization can contribute to sustainable growth if managed well by increasing productivity, allowing innovation and new ideas to emerge.

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Lebanon Municipal Services Emergency Project

Lebanon has the highest ratio of refugees per capita in the world. This project aims enhance the resilience of local communities in Lebanon hosting Syrian refugees, moving from a humanitarian to a development-oriented approach, and engaging citizens in identifying priority investments.

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