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Viet Nam Urban Development Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Roadmap
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2012
environmental pollution and traffic congestion. …
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Lao PDR Urban Development Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2012
This urban development sector assessment, strategy, and road map documents the strategic investment priorities of the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It identifies the three priority areas: (i) strengthening of urban, regional, and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790937
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Financing Low Carbon Urban Development in South Asia: A Post-2012 Context
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2013
The cities of South Asia are growing at an unprecedented rate, and there is potential to steer this development onto a sustainable and green path. Carbon financing serves as a valuable revenue source to help cities earn additional income to support low-carbon development. With the end of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010890146
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Financing Road Construction and Maintenance After the Fuel Tax Reform
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2012
This study explores several fundamental issues associated with the implementation of the fuel tax reform initiative in the People’s Republic of China and the improvement of the sustainability of the country’s highway programs. It identifies and explores high-level policy issues, options, and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010757409
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Urban Operational Plan 2012-2020
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2013
Asian cities are central to economic development but are perceived to be wealthy yet chaotic places. Burdened by congestion, inequality, and fragmented interventions, these urban systems remain relatively weak. However, their rapid growth and wealth provide an opportunity to usher in inclusive...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010823355
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Republic of the Philippines National Urban Assessment
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2014
The Urban Operational Plan (UOP) 2012–2020 of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) supports ADB developing member countries (DMCs) in expanding their urban economies, improving environmental sustainability, and making pro-poor investments through a 3E approach (Economy, Environment, and Equity)....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011165193
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Geography in Motion: World Development Report 2009 (excerpt)
World Bank - In: Transnational Corporations Review 1 (2009) 3, pp. 40-46
This study from the World Bank calls for a rebalancing of policy discussions and shows how to use the three dimensions of density, distance, and division to tailor policy instruments to address integration challenges ranging from the relatively straightforward to the very complex.
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Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia : Issues in Urban and Municipal Development
Economics Research, World Bank Group; World Bank - 2006
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010888000
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Myanmar: Urban Development and Water Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2013
This publication documents the current assessment and strategic investment priorities for the urban development and water sector in Myanmar. It highlights sector performance, priority development constraints, plans and strategies, past Asian Development Bank (ADB) support and experience, support...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010890177
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Strategic Options for Urbanization in the People's Republic of China: Key Findings
Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2013
Over the past 30 years, rapid urbanization and economic growth have transformed the cities of the People’s Republic of … China (PRC). But this unprecedented urbanization has highlighted challenges that demand significant changes to basic urban … urbanization plan that will set out urban development policies and guidelines over the coming decade. It examines the PRC …
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