1-5 of 73 matching articles 5 20 100 All Corruption, conflict and disease: the consequences of water crises in slums IRIN • 23 March 2010 Two new reports this week renew focus on the growing possibility of water crises emerging in developing-world cities, and suggests a few 'quick wins' to stave off these long-term threats with cheap, low-tech solutions. Haiti, Ayiti: challenges and opportunities in the social divide Edad Mercier • 15 February 2011 A number of positive civil movements that Haitian authorities could easily engage with to develop a more sustainable and inclusive future for the country. Rural girls displaced to Pakistan's cities discover new opportunities IRIN • 4 June 2010 Rural teenage girls displaced by fighting in northern Pakistan have discovered the possibilities of full education and employment in the city of Peshawar. There are better models for Ahmedabad's slum redevelopment than Dharavi Carlin Carr • 1 November 2011 Rather than turn to Dharavi, Ahmedabad would do well to look amongst its own social entrepreneurs for models to rehouse the poor and integrate them into their new roles as homeowners. How cities can embrace urban agriculture and weaken the grip of 'big food' Mike Duff • 25 August 2010 Many governments are encouraging agriculture in urban areas--so long as it doesn't challenge the status quo. Cities must learn to embrace 'urban ag' movements to engage citizens, and the key challenge will be regulation that permits new land uses. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
