Better Cities, Better World: A Handbook on Local Governments Self-Assessments

by Catherine Farvacque-Vitkovic and Mihaly Kopanyi

The planet is becoming increasingly urban. In many ways, the urbanization wave and the unprecedented urban growth of the past 20 years have created a sense of urgency and an impetus for change. Some 54 percent of the world population--3.9 billion people--lives in urban areas today; thus, it has become clear that "business as usual" is no longer possible. This new configuration places great expectations on local governments. While central governments...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1464813361
• ISBN13: 9781464813368
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.2"