Urban Development Overview - World Bank Group
Urban Development As the world's largest multilateral financier of urban development, the World Bank works with national and local governments to build more livable, sustainable, and …
Shaping a Cooler Bangkok: Tackling Urban Heat for a More Livable …
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, …
Banking on Cities: Investing in Resilient and Low-Carbon …
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 …
Urban Development - World Bank Group
Oct 20, 2025 · Urban Development As the world's largest multilateral financier of urban development, the World Bank works with national and local governments to build more livable, …
Handbook on Urban Heat Management in the Global South
Sep 2, 2025 · 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 …
WORLD BANK SUPPORT FOR AMARAVATI AS A GROWTH HUB IN …
World Bank support Under the Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Program, the World Bank will support the first phase of the city’s development. The Program will help strengthen …
Bangladesh Receives $900 Million World Bank Financing to …
Dhaka, December 22, 2024 —Bangladesh and the World Bank signed two financing agreements totaling $900 million today to help the country achieve environment sustainability, inclusive …
Urban Development in Phnom Penh - World Bank Group
Dec 20, 2017 · Urbanization presents an enormous opportunity for Cambodia. As has been demonstrated in countries around the world, urbanization is a driving force for growth and …
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Enhancing Urban Resilience
Addis Ababa requires actions and investments oriented toward implementing existing plans and regulations, establishing clear and capacitated leadership on risk management topics, and …
Modernizing traffic management in Lima with World Bank support
Oct 15, 2024 · The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved the first phase of a long-term (10-year) program to transform urban mobility in Lima.