The World Bank Group supports cities and mobilizes subnational finance to create jobs by buildingurbaninfrastructure and strengthening municipal services.
UrbanChina: Toward Efficient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Urbanization The joint report by the World Bank and the Development Research Center of China’s State Council,UrbanChina: Toward Efficient, Inclusive and Sustainable Urbanization, includes six priority areas for a new model of urbanization: 1. Reforming land management and institutions Because most of theurbanexpansion in recent ...
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Dec 12, 2025 ·WASHINGTON, December 11, 2025 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $400 million in financing for a new project that will provide safely managed water, sanitation and basic hygiene services, and help improve the institutional and financial performance of localurbanadministration in Punjab province.
Sep 16, 2024 ·Nature-based solutions likeurbanfarming, terraces, and green corridors can help cities with climate challenges includingurbanheat, flooding, and air pollution. But how can governments and communities determine which nature-based solutions best meet their needs? In Kinshasa, indigenous knowledge, innovative tools, and proactive local government are helping to answer the question.
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 essential infrastructure, unlock new jobs, and ensure more sustainableurbandevelopment. Resilient and low ...
