The 9th Urbanization and Development Conference on "Urban Economics in Action: Addressing African Cities' Challenges" will bring together academics, policy makers, and development practitioners to ...

Environmental pressures also loom large. Many African cities face heightened climate risks, including flooding, drought and extreme weather. Rapid urban expansion has increased pollution, ...

The city of Gondar, one of 117 Ethiopian cities that benefited from the World Bank’s Ethiopia Urban Institutional and Infrastructure Development Program (UIIDP). Photo: Adobe Stock With World Bank ...

Explore the relationship between industrialization and urbanization, and learn how job creation and manufacturing drive city growth and economic opportunity.

For urban resilience and public health, these technologies aim to enhance the ability of urban areas to withstand and recover from various challenges such as extreme heatwaves, while promoting the ...

Fairfax County has become the hub for urban development. There has been an increase in construction projects, infrastructure, and population growth. Demand for job opportunities, facilities, and ...

This year’s International Day of Families observance reminds us to come together and focus on sustainable urbanization so that families can afford decent housing and enjoy public spaces where all ...