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India should create city-level economic visions, integrate master planning with economic goals, and ensure that a business-friendly regulatory environment extends to local levels.
PFM in sustainable development requires strengthening efforts to be inclusive and tailored to local context.
A Maldivian grassroots initiative focused on empowering communities through inclusivity, resilience, and advocacy for marginalized groups.
Improvements in pipeline infrastructure and better customer metering led to significant nonrevenue water reduction and an increase in revenue.
Progressive urban governance and planning reforms are required for cities to deliver the economic and social benefits of urbanization.
International exchange of information curbs the outflow of resources from tax evasion.
Local governments need a combination of strategic policy reforms and capacity building to effectively perform disaster risk reduction and management functions.
A project in Mongolia mobilized ger youth to take an active role in community development.
An integrated approach to sustainable and inclusive development helps an oasis city in the People’s Republic of China overcome environmental challenges.
Water utilities in many cities in the People’s Republic of China may have achieved high level of cost recovery because of increased tariffs.