Boughezoul

AREA:
448 km2
POPULATION:
13,617
Algeria

Boughezoul participates in GEF-8 SCIP, using the GPSC to pair knowledge and investment. The city mainstreams nature, circularity, and low-carbon principles in new city development and tests innovative approaches. Work prioritizes integrated land-use planning, nature-based solutions, decarbonized infrastructure, and circular economy models aligned with city budgeting and project cycles.

Recent Initiatives

Transit-Oriented Development

Transit-Oriented Development integrates transport planning, land use, and urban design to create compact, connected, and livable cities.

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Municipal PPP

Municipal Public-Private Partnerships are long-term collaborations between local governments and private entities to deliver infrastructure and public services.

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Gender and Cities

Women and girls face disproportionate climate impacts in cities, making gender equality essential to achieving resilient, inclusive urban development.

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