Smarter cities for an inclusive, resilient future

The world is urbanizing at an unprecedented speed and scale, with more than half the global population living in cities today… rising to nearly 7 out of 10 people in cities by 2050.

Sameh Wahba |
Climate Change, Digital Development, Disaster Risk Management, Environment, Fragility Conflict and Violence, Gender, Social Development, Transport, Urban Development

Starting life strong in slums: the role of engaging vulnerable groups on sanitation and nutrition

This blog is co-authored with Lawrence Haddad,  Executive Director, The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)Other co-authors: Beatrice Montesi, GAIN  Martin P. Gambrill, The World Bank …

Claire Chase |
Education, Health, Agriculture and Food, Urban Development, Water

Underage with an ID to prove it

Rubi’s Story: Exulted, Rubi ran home. As fast as her fifteen-year-old legs could carry her, she ran, exam in hand, excited to share the results with her family. The results, she believed, would…

Lucia Hanmer |
Fragility Conflict and Violence, Education, Gender, Digital Development, Governance