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 resilient cities and …
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 …
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 …
Urban Development - World Bank Group
Oct 30, 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, sustainable, and …
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 the institutions …
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.
Bangladesh Receives $900 Million World Bank Financing to Improve ...
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 growth and …
Regenerating Urban Land: A Practitioner's Guide to Leveraging Private ...
Urban regeneration takes time. Therefore, cities that are serious about revitalizing declining areas need to stick to a long-term vision that can withstand political swings and bureaucratic reassignments.
Indonesia’s Urban Story - World Bank Group
Improving urban infrastructure can help Indonesia gain more benefits from urbanization, rather than challenges.
New World Bank Financing Set to Revamp Dodoma’s Urban Mobility …
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 2030, while …