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6 Things to Know about Urban Adaptation

One of the ways USAID Adapt Asia-Pacific supports the region is by designing and implementing standalone capacity building programs targeted specifically at government officials. Read More

Urban Resilience Planning for Secondary African Cities: A Case Study of Mozambique

Much of Africa’s rapid urban growth is happening in towns and secondary cities that drive social and economic transformation. Read More

Report on The Conference on Sustainable Land Governance

One of the major activities of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project is the Conference on Sustainable Land Governance that was held on February 8-9, 2017 at the Diamond Hotel Manila, Philippines. Through the Cities Development Initiative (CDI), USAID… Read More

Analytical Tools to Support Water Security Decision-Making

This supporting paper presents local decision-makers and practitioners with various tools that can be used within the context of a Water Security Improvement (WSI) process. Read More

Water Security Improvement Toolkit #5 – Water Security Implementation

Water Security Implementation: This is the fifth in a series of six toolkits that present topics and strategies for addressing issues of water security. Read More

Low and Middle Income Countries Urban Air Pollution Solutions

Potential policy-relevant solutions to control air pollution and improve health in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Read More

Advancing Climate Change Mitigation Goals Through Improved Solid Waste Management

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Assessment of the Implementation of USAID’s Urban Policy

This assessment examines the extent to which USAID has implemented the Urban Policy as intended since its release in 2013. It assesses the progress, challenges, and lessons learned and recommends actions that the Agency can take to improve the effectiveness of the Urban Policy for the next five years. Read More

Water Security Improvement Toolkit #1 – Improving Water Security

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Water and Development Strategy Implementation Field Guide

The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID’s) first ever Water and Development Strategy was launched and became effective May 21, 2013. Read More