Extreme urban heat is becoming an urgent challenge for bangkok, threatening lives, livelihoods, and the city’s economic resilience World bank support under the amaravati integrated urban development program, the world bank will support the first phase of the city’s development The program will help strengthen the institutions and build the capacity needed for an inclusive city that can serve as a growth hub for the state and create opportunities for its residents. These investments are crucial to strengthen essential infrastructure, unlock new jobs, and ensure more sustainable urban development Demographic trends are diverse among regions, within regions and within countries While many cities will continue to grow, albeit at declining rates, many other cities are looking at declining or aging populations
In the near future, many more cities will face an increasing aging population, with important implications for the provision of urban infrastructure and service provision. Dhaka, december 22, 2024 —bangladesh and the world bank signed two financing agreements totaling $900 million today to help the country achieve environment sustainability, inclusive growth and climate resiliency, including in urban infrastructure.
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