The economic effects of urban density
This paper synthesises the state of knowledge on the economic effects of density. We consider 347 estimates of density elasticities of a broad range of outcomes ranging from wages, innovation, … Continue reading
Rural water for thirsty cities
The analysis illustrates how supply and demand interact to drive water reallocation projects, which can take many forms, although collective negotiation and administrative decisions are most prevalent. Yet it also … Continue reading
Vulnerability of informal settlements in the context of rapid urbanization and climate change
Rapid urbanization and climate change together increase the vulnerability of poor urban communities to natural hazards, undermining urban resilience. It is therefore critical to identify and deepen our understanding of … Continue reading
Of (not) being neighbors: cities, citizens and climate change in an age of migrations
Borders are back with a vengeance. From the Americas to the Mediterranean, borders cut through the increasingly integrated world in a way that exposes the inside-outside logic of contemporary capitalism. … Continue reading
Follow the Money: Equitably financing child survival
Four years on from the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals, child mortality rates continue to fall, yet big inequalities in child survival persist. Deprived and marginalised children are far … Continue reading
Comparative Evaluation of Community-Managed Savings-Led Approaches in the Mekong
Countries and communities in the Mekong region access their financial services using many diverse, different forms of community managed financial institutions. In 2016, CARE Australia partnered with Coady International Institute … Continue reading
A Journey from Petare to Dharavi — {FAVEL issues}
A year ago, as part of a design studio course in the Universidad Simón Bolívar I had the opportunity to analyze one of the most intriguing places of Caracas: “La … Continue reading
Shifting neighborhoods: Gentrification and cultural displacement in American cities
Since 2000, gentrification and cultural displacement have grown in American cities, while many low-income neighborhoods and towns remain starved of investment. Gentrification is a process where areas with traditionally lower … Continue reading
Public policies for food sovereignty
Food sovereignty is based on the right of peoples to define their own food system and to develop policies on how food is produced, distributed and consumed. It is above … Continue reading
