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Making Cities Work IDIQ

The purpose of Making Cities Work is to provide access to short- and long-term technical services, training, and capacity-building in areas related to improving urban and local governance.   Status: Active Region: Global Key Documents: Making Cities Work IDIQ Fact Sheet (Final) Issues: Economic Growth Gender and Women’s Empowerment Decentralization… Read More

Gender and Women’s Empowerment

Rapid urbanization in developing countries is shifting social, economic, and political dynamics, with particular impacts on gender equality and women’s empowerment. Urbanization can benefit women by providing greater economic, social, and political opportunities and access to better services. At the same time, research shows that women in… Read More

Ocean Plastics Media Scan: December 2019

Disclaimer: This media scan is intended to share current news and information related to ocean plastics. Items included are not endorsed by and do not represent the views of USAID or the U.S. Government. Deal Street Asia: Circulate Capital raises $106m to address Asia’s ocean plastic crisis Circulate… Read More

Ocean Plastics Media Scan: November 2019

Disclaimer: This media scan is intended to share current news and information related to ocean plastics. Items included are not endorsed by and do not represent the views of USAID or the U.S. Government. Los Angeles Times: The Tiny Plastic… Read More

Ocean Plastics Media Scan: October 2019

Disclaimer: This media scan is intended to share current news and information related to ocean plastics. Items included are not endorsed by and do not represent the views of USAID or the U.S. Government. Forbes: We Need the World’s Ocean… Read More

Environmental & Natural Resource Management Framework

Sound management of environmental and natural resources is integral to a country’s development, resilience, and self-reliance. Read More

How Can Cities Fuel International Economic Development?

In September, urban economists and international development experts gathered in Washington for the World Bank’s sixth annual Urbanization and Poverty Reduction Research Conference.   The ambition:  to explore how cities can contribute to vitality and economic prosperity around the world. Over the course… 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

Women’s Economic Empowerment and Equality in Waste Management and Recycling: Global Landscape

The economic and environmental dangers of ocean plastic pollution require immediate global interventions that address mismanaged plastic waste at its source: on land. Read More

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