Category Archives: Urban Health

Hidden Cities: unmasking and overcoming health inequities in urban settings

Posted on January 1, 2013 by urbangovernance

“The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) joint global report, Hidden cities, exposes the extent to which certain city dwellers suffer disproportionately from a wide range of diseases and health problems. While urban living continues … Continue reading →

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Cities Health and Well-Being

Posted on June 12, 2012 by urbangovernance

‘‘With more than half of the world’s population already living in cities, cities affect the health and well-being of more than three billion urban dwellers. Cities are critical both for enquiry and action in relation to health and well-being. With … Continue reading →

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City Development Strategies for Improving Urban Performance

Posted on June 5, 2012 by urbangovernance

“Cities Alliance has brought out guidelines for improving the performance of the cities to sustainably enhance urban performance, measured in terms of: (i) economic growth linked to improved livelihood opportunities; (ii) poverty prevention and alleviation; and (iii) improved environmental and … Continue reading →

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Improving Municipal Solid Waste Management in India

Posted on March 25, 2012 by urbangovernance

The World Bank source book on Municipal Solid Waste Management in India by Da Zhu, P.U.Asnanai and others deals with issues of Solid Waste Management in India. Solid waste management has a direct bearing on the health and quality of … Continue reading →

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Guidelines for the Design, Construction and Operation of Water and Sewerage Systems

Posted on March 7, 2012 by urbangovernance

 Department of Environment and Conservation of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada has published a comprehensive guideline for design, construction and operation of water and sewer systems in their province. The purpose of the guidelines is to enable design … Continue reading →

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