Urban Development

As the world is becoming more urban and governments are decentralizing responsibility and authority for governance to localities, closely working with cities and municipalities to address urban development is a timely and urgent World Bank priority. The World Bank’s corporate strategy for urban development is amply discussed in its publication Cities in Transition: A Strategic View of Urban and Local Government Issues.

For cities and towns to respond to the needs, concerns and welfare of their residents and businesses, the World Bank’s urban development strategy address on the following broad pillars: livability, competitiveness, good governance and management, and bankability.

Housing & Land
assisting national and local governments in formulating policies and programs.

Municipal Finance
contributing to the development, promotion and delivery of new tools and products in municipal finance and governance to benefit our clients.

Urban Services to the Poor
fighting urban poverty with passion and professionalism, sharing knowledge and learning among ourselves and others for results.

Urban Solid Waste Management
formulating strategic approaches for integrated municipal solid waste management projects to increase coverage, especially for the urban poor, and provide safe disposal.

Local Economic Development
supporting the development of sustainable Local Economic Development through knowledge sharing, learning activities and advisory services; enabling local communities to develop successful economies.

Urban Environment
addressing both urban livability and urban development’s larger impact on regional pollution and natural resources

Urban Poverty
assessing urban poverty, determining the policy issues, selecting program options, making poverty alleviation strategies participatory, assessing the impacts.

Hazard Risk Management
providing assistance to prepare for and recover from natural or man-made disasters that can result in great human and economic losses.

Local Government Responses to HIV/AIDS
providing local government authorities, and those working with them, with information and tools to support Local Government Responses to HIV/AIDS.

Cultural Heritage and Development
helping poor communities recognize and preserve its cultural assets, providing new economic opportunities and enabling development on its diverse social, cultural and physical background.