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Cities that Work

Cities that Work is an IGC initiative that builds on our work to translate economic research and practical insight into clear urban policy guidance.

Policymakers across the developing world are at a critical juncture, where well-implemented, evidence-based urban policies have the potential to unlock a process of sustainable economic growth that can lift millions out of poverty.

A new body of economic research and data is enhancing our understanding of the policy choices which shape this process. This research must be harnessed for practical application, providing clear policy solutions to the pressing issues governments face surrounding rapid urbanisation.

Cities that Work fosters new evidence and analysis of urban economics, and combines it with the hard-won knowledge of urban planning practitioners and policymakers to inform urban policy. Our aim is to develop a policy-focused synthesis of research, evidence-based policy tools, and a global ‘network’ of individuals with a shared vision for urban research and policy. 

Our work informs decision-making in four key urban policy areas:

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