almost 9 years ago // Produced in Partnership: Smart Cities
Marco Kamiya, the head of the urban economy and finance department at UN-Habitat sat down with Devex to share his thoughts on some of the simple but necessary regulatory steps that cities can take to unlock larger streams of finance and what, in his opinion, makes for smart urban planning.
about 9 years ago // Diaspora and development
Through the reach and scale of their networks, diaspora communities can be effective means for delivering very powerful messages — and attractive for investors, clients and business partners. Devex looks at how some social entrepreneurs use diaspora linkages to pitch their business.
about 9 years ago // Conferences and networking
With so many sessions to attend and events to cover, large multiday industry conferences can be overwhelming to plan and prepare for. We've pulled together a short list of suggestions to help you maximize your experience.
about 9 years ago // Habitat III
Habitat III now over, national delegates and members of the development community now head home to implement the New Urban Agenda in their local context. Devex takes a look at some of the key issues that emerged at Habitat III that will inform those plans.
about 9 years ago // Habitat III
Financial products that are underwritten by rising land values can be innovative and useful ways for cities to finance urban development. They are generating a lot of buzz at the Habitat III conference in Quito this week. Devex takes a look at what some of these products are and the constraints to how they can be applied.
about 9 years ago // Habitat III
There is growing trend of "new cities" across the developing world and they matter for the New Urban Agenda.
about 9 years ago // Habitat III
The Habitat III summit on sustainable cities and urbanization is this week. It is the seminal gathering of U.N. Habitat that happens only once every 20 years. Devex previews what to expect from the conference.
about 9 years ago // Development finance
Overseas Private Investment Corp., the U.S. government's development finance agency, is barred from owning shares of foreign companies in the markets where it invests. But with new financing models needed to address the challenges of the 2030 development agenda, should OPIC be looking at different ways to achieve investment impact?
about 9 years ago // Habitat III
The New Urban Agenda outlines many lofty ideals and aspirations for cities to promote sustainable livelihoods and prosperity. The task of planning for that, however, can be a perplexing dilemma for city workers and officials.
about 9 years ago // Habitat III
Two weeks ahead of the Habitat III, Devex interviewed Joan Clos, executive director of U.N. Habitat and secretary-general of the upcoming summit. He explains his vision of urban planning that creates value and strategies for municipalities to finance their plans.