In-City Development: Lessons from Jaime Cardinal Sin Village in Sta. Ana, Manila Read more about In-City Development: Lessons from Jaime Cardinal Sin Village in Sta. Ana, Manila This video covers the Jaime Cardinal Sin Village urban housing project in Manila, Philippines. It also shares the mission and goals of the Jaime Cardinal Sin Learning Center. Sources of livelihood opportunities that sustain the operations of these two initiatives are also discussed.
In-City Development: Lessons from Jaime Cardinal Sin Village in Sta. Ana, Manila Read more about In-City Development: Lessons from Jaime Cardinal Sin Village in Sta. Ana, Manila This presentation discusses in detail the Jaime Cardinal Sin Village urban housing project in Manila, Philippines. It also shares the mission and goals of the Jaime Cardinal Sin Learning Center. Sources of livelihood opportunities that sustain the operations of these two initiatives are also discussed.
Socialized Housing Program Read more about Socialized Housing Program Read about the mandate and role of the National Housing Authority (NHA) in the Philippines. The priority programs of the agency, particularly for informal settler families residing in danger areas in Metro Manila, are highlighted in the presentation. The multi-sectoral community development approach as applied by NHA is, likewise, presented.
Mandalay: Urban Prospects Under Transition Read more about Mandalay: Urban Prospects Under Transition Profound changes are happening in Myanmar. Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city, has various development potentials though resources are limited. There is a need for Mandalay to be competitive to attract an increasing number of foreign direct investments.
River Settlers: Improving Their Welfare Read more about River Settlers: Improving Their Welfare Urban poor housing development is an investment and does not only constitute social expenses. The Community Organizations Development Institute in Thailand, through the Baan Mankong program, has adopted a demand-driven and holistic development approach to empower the urban low-income community.
Involving All Players: Key for Sustainability Read more about Involving All Players: Key for Sustainability Urban water management influences and is influenced by a wide range of interests. While stakeholder engagement has its limitations; it is, however, a crucial aspect of integrated and more sustainable urban water management.
Symposium on Cities and Slums Read more about Symposium on Cities and Slums Spearheaded by ADB’s Urban Operational Plan (UOP) Inclusive Cities' Focal Group, the Workshop on Enabling Inclusive Cities and the Symposium on Cities and Slums held on 28-30 October 2013 were back-to-back activities organized by the Urban Community of Practice geared towards the Enabling Inclusive Cities Agenda of the UOP.
The New Base of the Pyramid Economy: Building the Ecosystem Read more about The New Base of the Pyramid Economy: Building the Ecosystem An underserved market, the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) offers vast opportunities for the global economy. The creation of a vibrant ecosystem, such as the BoP Hub, will require leveraging of each other’s existing assets.
Analyzing Urban Poverty and Vulnerability at Project Level Read more about Analyzing Urban Poverty and Vulnerability at Project Level This presentation explains the concepts of inclusiveness, poverty reduction, and vulnerability. It clarifies myths and misconceptions on urban poverty. The presentation also explains the need to adopt different approaches for the urban poor that go beyond affordability and access.
An Integrated Approach to Inclusive Urban Development Read more about An Integrated Approach to Inclusive Urban Development With the aim to promote an integrated approach towards inclusive urban development growth, this presentation discusses cross-sectoral prioritization, project programming, and policy and planning process flowchart. Alongside sector assessments and options, it presents a framework for understanding urban context.