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Authorising environments

In focus Active since 31 Oct 2024 Cities and Cities that Work

Learn about how authorising environments can enable urban development.

Designed to succeed: Building authorising environments for fast-growing cities

Paul Collier, Edward L. Glaeser, Tony Venables, Astrid Haas, Shahrukh Wani
Synthesis paper
Africa, Tanzania, Cityscape View Of Dar Es Salaam (Year 2009). Photo credit: Kypros / Moment via Getty Images.

Urban governance institutions: Policy options for fast growing cities

Astrid Haas, Shahrukh Wani
Synthesis paper

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