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Urban development at the @WorldBank: supporting local and national governments to build more #LivableCities for a livable planet.

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World Bank India (@worldbankindia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did you know that India invests 0.7% of GDP in urban infrastructure? Read our latest blog to know three biggest barriers to urban investment—and how cities can overcome them to unlock jobs and growth: wrld.bg/EP9b50WbqaN

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The World Bank is leading the charge against the global waste crisis. With $5.1 billion in financing delivered between 2003-2021, we're driving sustainable solutions for cities worldwide. wrld.bg/feEO50Wacow 🗑️

The <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> is leading the charge against the global waste crisis. With $5.1 billion in financing delivered between 2003-2021, we're driving sustainable solutions for cities worldwide. wrld.bg/feEO50Wacow 🗑️
World Bank Africa (@worldbankafrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

[NEWS] World Bank supports #Senegal with $100 million in concessional financing to transform urban mobility in Dakar and secondary cities: wrld.bg/zKKy50Wc0S2 IDA - World Bank

[NEWS] World Bank supports #Senegal with $100 million in concessional financing to transform urban mobility in Dakar and secondary cities: wrld.bg/zKKy50Wc0S2 <a href="/WBG_IDA/">IDA - World Bank</a>
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Success stories from Nepal to Mexico show the impact of World Bank projects improving waste management, creating jobs, and enhancing financial sustainability. Together, we can build cleaner, healthier cities. wrld.bg/h40t50Waczm 🗑️

Success stories from Nepal to Mexico show the impact of <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> projects improving waste management, creating jobs, and enhancing financial sustainability. Together, we can build cleaner, healthier cities. wrld.bg/h40t50Waczm 🗑️
World Bank Publications (@wbpubs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The potential of urban property taxation for domestic revenue mobilization is vastly underutilized. Taxing #Africa’s urban property could generate annual revenue of US$ 60 billion in a way that is progressive and efficient: wrld.bg/mEZl50RuutS #LandPolicy

The potential of urban property taxation for domestic revenue mobilization is vastly underutilized. 

Taxing #Africa’s urban property could generate annual revenue of US$ 60 billion in a way that is progressive and efficient: wrld.bg/mEZl50RuutS

#LandPolicy
World Bank Climate (@wbg_climate) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Dive into the roadmap for #Ghana's urban transformation. Learn about the strategies to enhance urban mobility, climate resilience, and economic growth. Download the new Sustainable Cities Strategy for Ghana: wrld.bg/rvza50WfcZ7

Dive into the roadmap for #Ghana's urban transformation. Learn about the strategies to enhance urban mobility, climate resilience, and economic growth. 

Download the new Sustainable Cities Strategy for Ghana: wrld.bg/rvza50WfcZ7
World Bank Europe and Central Asia (@worldbankeca) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Extreme heat could cost cities in Europe and Central Asia 2.5% of GDP annually by 2050 without action. A new World Bank report explains how the region can take steps now to adapt. Learn more: wrld.bg/grz550Wfrqb

Extreme heat could cost cities in Europe and Central Asia 2.5% of GDP annually by 2050 without action. A new <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> report explains how the region can take steps now to adapt. Learn more: wrld.bg/grz550Wfrqb
World Bank Cities (@wbg_cities) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Extreme heat could cost cities in Europe and Central Asia 2.5% of GDP annually by 2050 without action. A new World Bank report explains how the region can take steps now to adapt. Learn more: wrld.bg/grz550Wfrqb

Extreme heat could cost cities in Europe and Central Asia 2.5% of GDP annually by 2050 without action. A new <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> report explains how the region can take steps now to adapt. Learn more: wrld.bg/grz550Wfrqb
World Bank Cities (@wbg_cities) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Cities in Europe & Central Asia can take steps to address urban heat: 🌳Plant trees and develop parks and gardens ❤️‍🩹Protect lives during extreme heat events 🏗️Adapt infrastructure for a hotter future 🥵Embed heat resilience across governments Learn more: wrld.bg/grz550Wfrqb

Cities in Europe &amp; Central Asia can take steps to address urban heat:

🌳Plant trees and develop parks and gardens
❤️‍🩹Protect lives during extreme heat events
🏗️Adapt infrastructure for a hotter future
🥵Embed heat resilience across governments

Learn more: wrld.bg/grz550Wfrqb
World Bank Water (@worldbankwater) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Nature-based solutions are a great example of how we can manage disaster risks, such as extreme heat or flooding, while providing green parks and urban regeneration for local communities. Read more about investing in resilience: wrld.bg/VU9y50We5R4 GFDRR

Nature-based solutions are a great example of how we can manage disaster risks, such as extreme heat or flooding, while providing green parks and urban regeneration for local communities. Read more about investing in resilience: wrld.bg/VU9y50We5R4
<a href="/GFDRR/">GFDRR</a>
World Bank Europe and Central Asia (@worldbankeca) 's Twitter Profile Photo

How can cities in Europe and Central Asia adapt to the impacts of a hotter future? ❄️ Make urban spaces cooler 🛡️ Protect lives during extreme heat events 🌇 Design infrastructure for heat 🏛️ Embed heat resilience across government Learn more: wrld.bg/grz550Wfrqb

How can cities in Europe and Central Asia adapt to the impacts of a hotter future?
❄️ Make urban spaces cooler
🛡️ Protect lives during extreme heat events
🌇 Design infrastructure for heat
🏛️ Embed heat resilience across government
Learn more: wrld.bg/grz550Wfrqb
World Bank Cities (@wbg_cities) 's Twitter Profile Photo

How much will resilient, low-carbon urbanization cost in low- and middle-income countries through 2050? Find out in the new World Bank report, #BankingOnCities: wrld.bg/bVN150W0sEP 🏙️

How much will resilient, low-carbon urbanization cost in low- and middle-income countries through 2050? 

Find out in the new <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> report, #BankingOnCities: wrld.bg/bVN150W0sEP 🏙️
World Bank Cities (@wbg_cities) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Watch the highlights of the 2025 World Bank Land Conference—the premier global forum for the land sector. Learn more about our work to strengthen land systems at worldbank.org/land 🌐 #LandConf2025

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Integrated waste management strategies, international cooperation, and investment are key to a sustainable future. The World Bank is committed to creating livable cities and improving health and environmental resilience. wrld.bg/Cnl850WacCM 🗑️

Integrated waste management strategies, international cooperation, and investment are key to a sustainable future. The <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> is committed to creating livable cities and improving health and environmental resilience. wrld.bg/Cnl850WacCM 🗑️
World Bank Rwanda (@wb_rwanda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The World Bank has approved $100M to support Kigali shift to greener, safer & inclusive urban transport The Rwanda Urban Mobility Improvement Project will roll out electric buses, expand cycling paths & build the Nyabugogo hub to serve 180K+ passengers/day wrld.bg/UZmm50Wif7F

The <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> has approved $100M to support Kigali shift to greener, safer &amp; inclusive urban transport
The Rwanda Urban Mobility Improvement Project will roll out electric buses, expand cycling paths &amp; build the Nyabugogo hub to serve 180K+ passengers/day
wrld.bg/UZmm50Wif7F
World Bank Cities (@wbg_cities) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our July newsletter is out! 🌐 This month, we're covering a hot topic—urban heat, outlining three barriers to municipal finance, and announcing a new project to improve urban infrastructure in Gabon. Jump in: wrld.bg/GZNj50WjTFB

Our July newsletter is out! 🌐

This month, we're covering a hot topic—urban heat, outlining three barriers to municipal finance, and announcing a new project to improve urban infrastructure in Gabon. 

Jump in: wrld.bg/GZNj50WjTFB
World Bank Africa (@worldbankafrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🏙️ Explore the comprehensive strategy for sustainable urban growth in #Ghana. From smart city solutions to public-private partnerships, this document is your guide to building competitive and inclusive urban spaces. Get your copy now: wrld.bg/XArl50WeVac

🏙️ Explore the comprehensive strategy for sustainable urban growth in #Ghana. From smart city solutions to public-private partnerships, this document is your guide to building competitive and inclusive urban spaces. Get your copy now: wrld.bg/XArl50WeVac
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Secure land access is fundamental to economic growth and job creation. VP Guangzhe Chen shares how investing in better land systems can unlock private capital, improve public services, and help communities thrive. wrld.bg/pYvl50VJZAZ

Secure land access is fundamental to economic growth and job creation. 

VP <a href="/GuangzheChen/">Guangzhe Chen</a> shares how investing in better land systems can unlock private capital, improve public services, and help communities thrive. wrld.bg/pYvl50VJZAZ
IDA - World Bank (@wbg_ida) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A new World Bank project will provide $100M in IDA - World Bank financing to support Senegal’s urban mobility transformation. Learn how it will unlock economic opportunities for 3.8 million people & help thousands shift from informal to structured jobs: wrld.bg/u56Q50WlECJ #IDAworks

A new <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> project will provide $100M in <a href="/WBG_IDA/">IDA - World Bank</a> financing to support Senegal’s urban mobility transformation.

Learn how it will unlock economic opportunities for 3.8 million people &amp; help thousands shift from informal to structured jobs: wrld.bg/u56Q50WlECJ
#IDAworks
World Bank Cities (@wbg_cities) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Somalia's urban areas are rapidly growing due to conflict and drought. The World Bank's Somalia Urban Resilience Project is addressing these challenges by improving infrastructure and access to services, helping cities like Garowe become more resilient. wrld.bg/xvF450Wn7Tx