Urban Development - World Bank Group
The World Bank Group supports cities and mobilizes subnational finance to create jobs by building urban infrastructure and strengthening municipal services.
Banking on Cities: Investing in Resilient and Low-Carbon Urbanization
Jun 3, 2025 · This report highlights the substantial investments required to build more resilient and low-carbon cities in low- and middle-income countries. These investments are crucial to strengthen …
Shaping a Cooler Bangkok: Tackling Urban Heat for a More Livable City
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, turning built-up …
Handbook on Urban Heat Management in the Global South
The Handbook on Urban Heat Management in the Global South provides practical strategies, technical guidance, and real-world solutions to help cities manage extreme urban heat.
The Wetland Advantage: Nature-Based Solutions Power Rwanda’s …
Jan 27, 2026 · Kigali is bringing nearly 500 hectares of urban wetlands back to life—the largest city-wide urban wetland rehabilitation in Africa and one of the largest in the world. Five Wetland Ecosystem …
Urban Development Portfolio in Romania - World Bank Group
The Romanian Urban Policy is designed to advise on the vision of a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban development in line with the EU’s Urban Agenda. It represents a common agenda of the public …
New World Bank Financing Set to Revamp Dodoma’s Urban Mobility …
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 jobs by …
How an Urban Program in Ethiopia Delivered More than a Million Jobs
Sep 2, 2025 · Discover how the Ethiopia Urban Institutional and Infrastructure Development Program created 1.15 million jobs with World Bank support.
Promoting Livable Cities by Investing in Urban Mobility
Mar 13, 2024 · Urban transport is vital for connecting people to jobs, education, healthcare, and other essential services in cities. The World Bank is supporting countries through investments in mass …
Kinshasa: Harnessing Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience
Sep 16, 2024 · Nature-based solutions like urban farming, terraces, and green corridors can help cities with climate challenges including urban heat, flooding, and air pollution. But how can governments …