The Tamil Nadu Sustainable Urban Development Project in India achieved significant urban service delivery improvements, benefiting 2.8 million people across 30 urban areas. Key accomplishments include the construction of a first-of-its-kind wastewater treatment plant, 500 km of new stormwater drainage systems, over 1,000 km of water supply ...

Jun 14, 2016 · Indonesia has the third-largest amount of urban land in East Asia, after China and Japan. Between 2000 and 2010, the amount of urban land in Indonesia increased from about 8,900 square kilometers to 10,000, or 1.1% each year. It is the largest increase in absolute amount of urban land after China. Indonesia can benefit more from urbanization.

By transforming urban mobility in Dakar, this project will unlock economic opportunities for 3.8 million people while transitioning thousands of workers from the informal sector into structured employment with social protection and better career pathways," said Keiko Miwa, World Bank Division Director for Senegal.

Mar 13, 2024 · Urban transport is vital for connecting people to jobs, education, healthcare, and other essential services in cities. The World Bank is supporting countries through investments in mass transit projects and other public transport improvements. Since 2012, 12 metro and bus rapid transit (BRT) projects have been completed, benefiting more than 20 million people. …

Improving urban planning and implementation. To realize the long-term vision of the city’s Master Plan 2035, enabling regulations and codes, existing urban planning processes, and technical capacity for implementation need strengthening. Investing in sustainable urban infrastructure.

The Government of Ethiopia and the City of Addis Ababa have requested support from the World Bank and other development partners in preparing and implementing two major activities related to building resilience: a $300 million project on urban land use and transport, and a $550 million project on urban safety nets.

Jun 3, 2025 · For low- and middle-income countries, the right urban investments can unlock enormous economic potential—if they’re made wisely, inclusively, and urgently. With strategic funding, smarter financing, and greater efficiency, cities can lead the way toward a more sustainable, resilient, and prosperous future.

Urban mobility impacts not only the health and well being of urban residents, but also is key to the economic and energy efficiency of urban areas. There is an urgent need for effective and efficient planning of urban transport that addresses the challenges of growing travel demand in a way that is equitable, sustainable, and affordable.

Apr 9, 2025 · The transport sector is essential to reducing poverty and building prosperity: transport gives access to jobs, education and healthcare; it connects goods and services to markets and is a key driver of growth; finally, lowering the carbon footprint of the sector is crucial to tackle climate change. The World Bank works with client countries to provide safe, clean …

Sep 23, 2019 · Compared to those in developed nations, residents in developing countries, especially the urban poor, are more severely impacted by unsustainably managed waste. In low-income countries, over 90% of waste is often disposed in unregulated dumps or openly burned. These practices create serious health, safety, and environmental consequences.