Boughezoul

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.

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 Public transportation is often a city’s best strategy to curb congestion and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But rapidly expanding populations and insufficient financing

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Municipal PPP

Well-designed and well-managed Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) can deliver high-quality and cost-efficient infrastructure, helping municipalities address critical infrastructure needs in the face

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Gender and Cities

Why Gender Matters Our Approach What We Do Explore Our Resources Featured Resources Gender equality is essential to achieving sustainable, resilient, and inclusive cities. Climate change

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