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Urban Health and Care-Seeking Behavior: A Case Study of Slums in India and the Philippines

This report examines the health needs and care-seeking behavior of poor slum residents in two Asian cities – Indore, India and greater Manila, Philippines. Read More

Ghana Water Access, Sanitation and Hygiene for Urban Poor Project

This report provides a comprehensive overview of CHF International’s first Water Access, Sanitation and Hygiene for the Urban Poor (WASH-UP) program in Ghana. WASH-UP, funded by USAID through its African Urban Poor Improved Water Supply and Sanitation program, sought to increase equitable access to improved water supply and basic sanitation… 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 Gender in the Environment (AGENT) Gender and Urban Services Webinar

The presenters discussed on considerations for integrating gender into urban service delivery and highlight successful urban waste management and recycling interventions that advance gender equality, increase women’s economic empowerment, and contribute to sustainable urban development. Read More

Climate-Related Migration: Challenges and Opportunities in Urban Destinations

Climate-related migration is increasing the scale and, in some cases, changing the patterns of migration. In addition to the need for supporting adaptation in sending communities, there is an imperative to better prepare for and support migrants in urban destinations. Read More

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Urban Resilience Technical Guidance

USAID can improve development outcomes by strengthening urban resilience. Through this approach USAID can guard against risks and help capture and safeguard the benefits of urbanization, especially for the most vulnerable. Concepts from this technical guidance can be applied to focused sector programming as well as integrated programming across sectors. Read More

Urban Gardens Program for HIV-Affected Women and Children

The project began in Ethiopia in 2004-2008. The USAID/Ethiopia funded program established school and community gardens in six cities: Adama, Addis Ababa, Awassa, Bahir Dar, Dessie, and Gondor. Read More

2023.08_USAID_CCBO_SCIL Implementation Guide_2.0

Emergencies in Urban Settings: A Technical Review of Food-Based Program Options

The objective of this paper is to provide technical information and lessons learned to support the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and its partners to effectively design and implement emergency food assistance programs in urban and peri-urban settings. Read More