Urban Water and Sanitation

Clean water and good sanitation impacts health and productivity of individuals and the environment of cities

Housing as a Driver of Economic Development

Housing impacts the economic and social well-being of poor families, and the environment, safety and health of the cities.

Land Tenure & Security

Lack of land rights and secure tenure disproportionately affect poor families, particularly those headed by women.

Resilience & Climate Adaptation for the Poor

Natural disasters impact the economic and social well-being of poor families, and the environment, safety and health of cities.

Migration & its Implications

Migrants, whether from the countryside or from other countries, often face social and economic exclusion

Urban Food Security

Food and Nutrition deficits impact poor families living in cities worldwide, whether through “food deserts,” inadequate agricultural production to feed fast-growing cities, or some combination.