World Urban Forum

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What is the World Urban Forum? The Forum has become the preeminent conference on all things urban. It brings together government ministers, mayors, diplomats, grassroots women's organizations, youth and slum dwellers groups, planners, engineers and architects, academics, and the private sector as partners working for better cities. Read more

Productive Cities

What can urban authorities do to create decent jobs, including meeting the challenge of youth employment? What are the linkages between economic policies, including infrastructure investments, and job creation? Read more

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Urban Planning

Urban planning is a key instrument for guiding urban development and creating prosperity in cities. However, traditional modes of planning have largely proved ineffective in dealing with the challenges of urbanization (…) Read more

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Equity and Prosperity of Cities

Prosperous cities can only self‐sustain if it is inclusive and equitable in nature. An inclusive city protects the rights of all its residents. An equitable city reduces poverty and inequality by ensuring a systematic re‐distribution of the economic benefits of development. Read more

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