Hassi Messaoud

AREA:
71,237 km2 (27,505 sq mi)
POPULATION:
45,147
Algeria

Hassi Messaoud participates in GEF-8 SCIP via the GPSC, connecting knowledge to investment. The city embeds nature, circularity, and low-carbon design in new development while piloting innovative urban solutions. Efforts center on integrated land-use planning, nature-based measures, decarbonized infrastructure, and circular economy approaches synchronized with city planning to build bankable pipelines.

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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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