Urban Development
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INVESTING
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IN URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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BY THE NUMBERS: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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Urban population (% of total population)
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Urban population (total population)
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WB_WDI_EN_URB_LCTY_UR_ZS
Population in the largest city (% of urban population)
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Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million (% of total population)
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WB_WDI_EN_POP_SLUM_UR_ZS
Population living in slums (% of urban population)
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58 countries
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have benefited from the World Bank’s support for urban flood resilience since 2019.
$5.1 billion
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was invested by the World Bank Group in municipal solid waste management between 2003–2021.
20 million +
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people have benefited from 12 urban metro and bus rapid transit projects supported by the World Bank since 2012.
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Strengthening Flood Resilience in Rapidly Growing Cities
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Clean Cities, Bright Futures: Accelerating Investment and Reforms in Solid Waste Management
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Promoting Livable Cities by Investing in Urban Mobility
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RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
More Research & Publications
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REPORT
Banking on Cities: Investing in Resilient and Low-Carbon Urbanization
Banking on Cities: Investing in Resilient and Low-Carbon Urbanization
This report estimates the investments required to build more resilient and low-carbon cities in low- and middle-income countries.
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REPORT
Handbook on Urban Heat Management in the Global South
Handbook on Urban Heat Management in the Global South
This Handbook brings together real examples and strategies from cities tackling urban heat, focusing on powerful solutions that are feasible, affordable, and easy to adapt.
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THE LATEST ON URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Explore our latest stories showcasing the World Bank Group’s impact and research on cities and subnational finance.
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PROGRAMS & PROJECTS
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ON URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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Resilient Infrastructure & Services
Safe, Adequate Housing & Buildings
Vibrant Local Economies
Strong Local Governments
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The latest news, stories, data, and more from across the World Bank Group on pressing development issues.
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Urban Development Contacts
Laura IversSenior External Affairs Officer
laivers@worldbankgroup.org
Liam BrownExternal Affairs Officer
lbrown8@worldbank.org
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IFC Cities: Mobilizing Private Capital for Urban Growth
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IFC has forged strategic partnerships with cities around the world, bringing in the private sector to address pressing urban needs and help municipal authorities build resilient, sustainable cities.
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MIGA: Supporting Urban Development through Guarantees
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In Barranquilla, Colombia, MIGA is using innovative financial solutions to drive inclusive and sustainable urban development.
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ACROSS REGIONS:
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Africa
The New Geography: Cities as Creators of Jobs
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East Asia and Pacific
From Floods to Resilience: How the Gap Fund is Helping Cambodia Build Greener Cities
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Europe and Central Asia
Building Sustainable, Resilient Cities across Europe and Central Asia
Saranda, Albania
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OUR PARTNERS
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IN URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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- City Climate Finance Gap Fund
- City Creditworthiness Initiative
- City Resilience Program
- Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR)
- Global Partnership for Results-Based Approaches (GPRBA)
- Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC)
- Global Smart City Partnership Program (GSCP)
- Sustainable Urban & Regional Development Program (SURGE)
- Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC)
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