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COVID-19 Pandemic and Sustainable Urban Transformation: Perspectives on City-Level Actions and a Framework for the Future

Cities were at the center of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the concentration of affected populations and economic activities that

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COVID-19 Vaccination and Municipal Waste Management. Technical Brief

This report shows that while vaccination is one of the most effective public health interventions—preventing 4–5 million deaths annually—the scale

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Municipal Finance

City local governments have been facing multiple challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic to secure adequate financial resources for response

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COVID-19’s Impact on the Waste Sector

Maintaining the delivery of basic urban service—including waste collection and management—is becoming a growing challenge to cities grappling with the

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Streets for Pandemic Response and Recovery

The COVID-19 global pandemic altered every aspect of urban life in recent months. In response, city transportation officials around the

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Public Space: A Review of the Emerging Questions

Restrictions on the use of public space and social distancing have been key policy measures to reduce the transmission of

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COVID-19: Safeguarding lives and livelihoods - A checklist guide for local governments

The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting communities and cities around the world. This guide provides a framework for adaptation by local

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Global Responses to COVID-19 in Slums

There are many reasons why slums are at high rick: High population densities contribute to rapid and broader spread of

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COVID-19 and Slums

Slum inhabitants are the most vulnerable groups in the short and long-term: The risk exposure to the virus is likely

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Gender Dimensions of the COVID-19 Pandemic (English)

Experiences from previous pandemics and large-scale shocks show that these crises often affect men and women differently. Specifically, the effectiveness

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