Urban Development
The World Bank Group supports cities and mobilizes subnational finance to create jobs by building urban infrastructure and strengthening municipal services.
India has a critical opportunity to drive resilient urban development
Investments in adaptation will also save over 130,000 lives from extreme heat impacts by 2050. With over 50 percent of the urban infrastructure required for 2050 still to be built, India has a
Frontiers | Transforming urban energy: developments
This article explores strategies for urban solar expansion, emphasizing urban energy planning, advanced energy storage, digital tools,
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
Urban energy transition in smart cities: A comprehensive review of
This study emphasises community roles, policy recommendations for inclusive, net-zero cities aligned with SDG 11 and highlight international best practices for urban transformation, offering
How an Urban Program in Ethiopia Delivered More than a Million Jobs
Discover how the Ethiopia Urban Institutional and Infrastructure Development Program created 1.15 million jobs with World Bank support.
Banking on Cities: Investing in Resilient and Low-Carbon Urbanization
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
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
Urban Project Brings Hope in Djibouti and Beyond
The Djibouti Integrated Slum Upgrading Project, launched in 2018, aims to improve living conditions in deprived urban areas in Djibouti City and to strengthen the capacity of public institutions
Integrating Solar Energy in Urban Development: Strategies for
From ambitious zero-carbon cities and community-focused renewable energy models to policy-driven solar initiatives, the examples underscore the vital role of solar power in the quest for
Urban energy transformation through integrated systems
As digital tools and sector coupling enable coordinated infrastructure and empower stakeholders, integrated energy systems are driving the transition to low-carbon urban energy, writes
Pakistan: The World Bank Announces New Project to Improve Urban
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
Kinshasa: Harnessing Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience
Nature-based solutions like urban farming, terraces, and green corridors can help cities with climate challenges including urban heat, flooding, and air pollution. But how can governments
Handbook for Gender-Inclusive Urban Planning and Design
Urban planning and design shape the environment around us – and that environment, in turn, shapes how we live, work, play, move, and rest. Cities have historically been planned and designed for men