Sustainable Infrastructure
Housing Policy Must Focus on People Rather Than Products
Bogotá is rethinking housing as a driver of urban transformation. In this interview, Vanessa Velasco Bernal, Chief Secretary of Bogotá’s District Secretariat for Habitat, explains how the city connects housing, financial inclusion and urban revitalisation to create better access to opportunities.
When Committees Become Communities: Rebuilding Civic Culture in Syrian Cities
Neighbourhood committees in Syrian cities show that recovery is not only about rebuilding infrastructure but rebuilding civic culture. What makes local governance truly sustainable after conflict? By Ghada Rifai
Five Kilometres of Hope: How a Water Pipe Changed Lives in Imam Gharbi
Rebuilding often starts with the details. In Imam Gharbi, a town in the Iraqi district of Qayyarah, five kilometres of water pipes were enough to improve the lives of thousands – and strengthen the social cohesion of an entire community.
Rebuilding Trust on the Move: How Blockchain Can Help Transform Public Transport
From half-finished flyovers and hours of standstill to “limited public funding,” public transport across the Global South is chronically underfunded. The consequence? Eroded public trust. Tuhu Nugraha shows how blockchain technology could turn promises into verifiable progress on sustainable infrastructure – enabling shared responsibility, fairness, and renewed trust.
The Circular Revolution: Making Waste a Valuable Resource
Cities worldwide face growing challenges in waste management, sustainability, and the transition to circular economies. In India however, a thriving ecosystem of social enterprises is driving innovative solutions. By Marwan Abubaker
Road Safety and Technology Go Hand in Hand
Pereira, Colombia, is pioneering a photodetection initiative with lifesaving cameras to transform road safety and driver behaviour, setting a bold example for smart urban mobility in the digital age. By Marcela Neira Medina