Urbanization as an Opportunity: The AfDB Amplifies Africa’s Voice at the 12th Edition of the World Urban Forum
The largest platform for urban issues returns to Africa after more than two decades, providing the African Development Bank (AfDB) and its partners an opportunity to explore strategies to empower African municipalities and local governments while maximizing the benefits of sustainable urbanization. …
Publicly Run Multipurpose Facilities: How Targeted Investments Can Drive Broad Environmental, Social, and Economic Change
Investing in youth and in structural and recreational infrastructure can generate far-reaching benefits that go well beyond leisure. Participants in the Brazil Study Tour witnessed firsthand how investments in violence prevention, economic opportunity creation, and health improvements can transform …
Soft mobility: Brazilian cities are implementing initiatives to impact the users' life
In August 2024, the participants in the Brazil Study Tour, organized by the UMDF, were able to see how the cities of Sao Paulo, Fortaleza and Curitiba are rethinking their transport policies. In these three cities, mobility has become a major issue and a powerful lever for limiting the impact on …