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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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Disaster Risk Management
Disaster Risk Management
Disasters hurt the poor and vulnerable the most. The World Bank is a global leader in disaster risk management, supporting ...
Inclusive Cities
Inclusive Cities
The concept of inclusive cities involves multiple spatial, social and economic factors.
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Urbanization Reviews
Regenerating Urban Land
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Ede Ijjasz-Vasquez
Senior Director of Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience Global Practice
Sameh Wahba
Director of Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience Global Practice
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