Global

Women’s economic empowerment to make the most of urbanization

By Lydia Lo, Research Analyst and Ammar Malik, Non-Resident Fellow at the Urban Institute, a partner in USAID’s Communications, Evidence and Learning (CEL) project. Rapid urbanization creates a range of opportunities and barriers for women to achieve economic… Read More

Honoring Unsung Heroes in the Fight Against Ocean Plastic Pollution

This World Oceans Day, we want to recognize some of the unsung heroes in the global fight against ocean plastics pollution: independent waste collectors or “waste pickers”. Each year, eight million metric tons of plastic pour into the world’s oceans caused largely by ineffective solid waste management systems of rapidly… Read More

USAID Announces New Broad Agency Announcement to Address Air Pollution

USAID is issuing a new Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to support innovative approaches and solutions to prevent and mitigate pollution around the world. This is the first time USAID has issued a BAA on pollution. The BAA process is unique in that it promotes design to solution, not design to… Read More

Municipal Finance: Self-Reliant Cities Generate their Own Revenue

Cities account for nearly 80 percent of global domestic product. A suite of municipal services exists to support urban economic growth including water and sanitation, housing, transportation, and more. Both city residents and the businesses employing them require these services to thrive. However, despite growing demands from rapidly urbanizing populations,… Read More

New USAID Guidance Prioritizes Improving Urban Systems

Strengthening urban systems is one of the two priority areas in USAID’s new Environmental and Natural Resource Management (ENRM) Framework. The Framework is designed to give USAID staff a vision for integration of investments… Read More

Join USAID at the World Urban Forum!

Leaders from around the world will convene in Abu Dhabi February 8-13, 2020 for the tenth annual World Urban Forum (WUF10). WUF10 is a high-level and inclusive platform that addresses the challenges and opportunities that come with rapid urbanization and its impact on communities, cities, economies, the environment, and… Read More

Advancing Gender in the Environment: Gender and Urban Services

Rapid urbanization shifts social, economic, and political dynamics, with particular impacts on women’s empowerment and gender equality. Expanding cities offer a range of urban development opportunities for eradicating poverty and building inclusive, sustainable communities. Read More

Communications, Evidence and Learning (CEL)

Communications, Evidence and Learning (CEL) used a holistic approach that integrated evidence and research with knowledge management and strategic communications for development to broaden and deepen the influence, utility, and impact of USAID work. Status: Complete Region: Global Issues: Energy and Environment Climate Resilience and Adaptation Economic… Read More

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. 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