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More than 900 million currently live in poor , densely populated urban areas in developing . By 2050, and additional 2.8 billion people are expected to live in cities - most of them in the developing world. Urban centers are often ill-prepared to meet the basic needs of rapidly expanding populations, and the poor are the most likely to suffer the consequences.
Our work in Urban Poverty- a special initiative of World Development –explores ways to help the urban poor strengthen their voices and improve their economic, health, Education, and social opportunities We’re learning from innovative approaches while supporting efforts that deliver results.
We will made a number of grants to promote real and lasting change for the urban poor, including:
Grantee: International
Purpose: T help Slum Dwellers International increase its efforts to support poor communities in Central, South and Latin America that are improving their housing, water , and sanitation.
Grantee: Affordable Housing Institute
Purpose: To promote research and Education on the social and economic factors that affect housing in growing urban communities outside the United States.
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