In the most recent World Resources Report case study, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities looks at progress in sanitation in Kampala, where a decentralized system that puts the needs of the poor first now treats 32 times more human waste.
Blog Posts: Cities For All
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by and - Ahmedabad uses a unique process to make sure that new developments receive city services.
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by and - Civil society organizations in Pune pushed for reforms to waste management and transport. Government worked with them—to a point.
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by and - Participatory budgeting programs can empower the poor to allocate funding to projects that will help them in their daily lives. But when these programs lack legal safeguards, changing political tides can draw funds and commitment away, undermining their effectiveness.
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by and - More than 60 percent of workers are members of the informal economy. Instead of ignoring the informal economy, cities should plan for it; doing so will increase sustainability and productivity while protecting some of the world's least-advantaged.
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by - Affordable housing has moved to the fore of global concerns, but cities and developers still don't adhere to the key lesson: to make development inclusive, involve communities in the process.
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by , and - Cleaner cooking, off-grid generation and efficient buildings are key to sustainable urban development for the world's poorest.
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by - Affordable housing is a critical need in the cities of the global south. Innovative approaches can help replace slums with healthier environments.
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by , and - When delegates gather in Quito for Habitat III to adopt the New Urban Agenda for sustainable cities, they should keep in mind people like Adelaida, a banker and mother in Accra, Ghana, where unreliable, expensive electricity is a challenge. As a forthcoming paper of the World Resources Report shows, ensuring access to affordable energy and the economic opportunity it brings will be essential for a sustainable, prosperous urban future.
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by , and - Once every 20 years, the world's urban leaders gather to determine the best course of action for the world's cities. This year, at Habitat III, the 21st century challenges for cities are clear. WRI's World Resources Report examines whether providing equitable access to services can make cities more economically productive and environmentally sustainable.
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