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  1. Pinned Tweet
    May 21

    Cities, where nearly 7 in 10 people will live by 2050, have the power to stimulate creativity, create wealth, foster inclusion and drive sustainable development as they recover from , says :

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  2. 4 hours ago

    See the press release on Cities, Culture & Creativity in multiple languages. It links to a new - framework for action for creative cities’ development, recovery & economic growth, here:

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  3. 6 hours ago

    , an infrastructure podcast series from the @WorldBankBank, looks @ how infrastructure policy & technology can work together to support inclusive, resilient growth as communities recover from -19. ▶️ Listen & Subscribe:

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    10 hours ago

    “community-owned initiatives are more sustainable because they tend to meet community needs better and win support”

    Today, in partnership with the City Cancer Challenge Foundation, Devex is launching a new series on how city-led approaches drive sustainable development and the role of cities as agents of change. on & w/
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  5. 10 hours ago

    From disaster preparedness in to supporting resilient livelihoods in , see how two women are overseeing projects in challenging environments that are also highly vulnerable to natural hazards & climate shocks:

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    11 hours ago

    What is resilient infrastructure? Join our webinar co-organized by & to find out! Featuring and 📆 May 27 🕘 9AM ET/ 9 PM SGT Register NOW!

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  7. 12 hours ago

    City Climate Finance Gap Fund approved its first batch of technical assistance grants totaling $1.8 million to help nine cities transform their climate ambitions into finance-ready projects:

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    20 hours ago

    Proud to have led implementation of this project until its successful closure. Integrating Rural Economic Development with Cultural Heritage Conservation in China.

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    14 hours ago

    Planificar la recuperación de la da la oportunidad a las ciudades de revitalizarse y reinventarse a sí mismas. Lee el nuevo informe "Creative Cities" de y para obtener ideas 👇

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    Planning a recovery from -19 gives cities the chance to revitalize and reinvent themselves. Read the new “Creative Cities” report by / to get ideas. What do you view your city to be the capital of?
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  10. 13 hours ago

    : Known for its open-mindedness, Kobe, Japan, was 1st to open its port in the 1800s. Kyoto was Japan’s ancient capital. Seoul, Korea got inspired by the Hallyu, or global “Korean Wave.” Why is this important?

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  11. 15 hours ago

    : Known for its open-mindedness, Kobe, Japan, was 1st to open its port in the 1800s. Kyoto was Japan’s ancient capital. Seoul, Korea got inspired by the Hallyu, or global “Korean Wave.” Why is this important?

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  12. May 23

    First round of City Climate Finance Gap Fund to support cities in India, Mexico, Ethiopia, Morocco, Democratic Republic of Congo, Vietnam, and Kosovo:

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  13. May 23

    From music to theater, art to culinary pursuits, so many of us have turned to culture or creative avenues through . That's why cities must harness this sector as they work toward a resilient, sustainable future:

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  14. May 23

    In the wake of , our efforts to build resilient communities have become more vital than ever. While more must be done, the good news is that we’ve already made progress with ’s support:

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  15. May 22

    For women and youth in Djibouti, producing facemasks provided additional income—and helped limit the spread of COVID-19:

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  16. May 22

    From May 12-25, we commemorate . Join , , , , to honor the progress the global community has made toward building inclusive societies:

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  17. May 22

    70% of the world will live in cities by 2050. How can we ensure that the recovery from is inclusive? One way: enabling creative & cultural pursuits that can provide jobs for youth & marginalized:

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  18. May 22

    Many cities have aging populations. How can policymakers factor demographic trends into decisions on public spending, infrastructure investments & urban design? Find answers in our NEW report:

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  19. May 21

    Planning a recovery from -19 gives cities the chance to revitalize and reinvent themselves. Read the new “Creative Cities” report by / to get ideas. What do you view your city to be the capital of?

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  20. May 21

    . is improving commuter transport in Barbados and beyond. “We are excited to grow beyond our shores. Our plans for expansion include Jamaica, Trinidad, St. Lucia, Martinique, and Guadeloupe,” – Khalil Bryan, co-founder →

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    May 21

    understanding the power of culture and creative industries to address the social needs of city dwellers—and empowering them to unlock opportunities for local economic development—is key via

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