In a resilient city, the local economy is diverse and youth unemployment is low (redundant and inclusive). The city consciously uses infrastructure investments to steer and encourage economic growth (reflective...
In a resilient city, the disaster risk management system combines a well-functioning and inclusive disaster preparedness and emergency response mechanism with effective disaster prevention infrastructure...
In a resilient city, the health care system is responsive to the changing health risks in its service area (reflective). It has excess capacity and is able to accommodate both projected and sudden increases...
In a resilient city, all residents, including marginalized and excluded groups1 , are given equal and fair access to basic services (inclusive). Social protection measures, such as safety net programs...
In a resilient city, the information and communication technology (ICT) industry is used strategically to guide economic growth, develop competitive industries, and create jobs. The local government actively...
In a resilient city, the logistics and supply chains system provides efficient and effective movement of goods ensuring continuous and profitable operation of companies. It has the ability to track, monitor...
In a resilient city, cultural heritage assets (both tangible and intangible) are integrated into the city disaster risk management (DRM) mechanism; historic areas or other heritage sites include plans...
In a resilient city, the flow of rainwater through the city is managed by natural and impervious areas,conduits, and constructed and natural channels to downstream areas. Local government develops sustainable...
In a resilient city, the energy system offers a secure supply of power that ensures the continuity of services in the event of disruptions (robust). It has spare capacity to provide power to the city under...
In a resilient city, the education system strives for complete coverage by removing structural barriers to school enrollment (inclusive). Capacity management and planning of new facilities is grounded...
In a resilient city, environmental considerations are effectively mainstreamed into sectoral plans, programs, and investments (coordinated). Stability of the urban ecosystem is maintained through guided...
In a resilient city, the passenger transport system offers multiple modes of transport to its users to ensure the continuity of mobility in the event of disruptions, and to ensure access to transportation...
In a resilient city, physical and socio-economic planning processes are well-coordinated, legallyenforced, inclusive, and cross-sectoral. Key stakeholders are involved to align plans with sectorpriorities...
In a resilient city, potable water and sanitation services are accessible to all segments of the population (inclusive). Water and sanitation infrastructure is planned with a holistic approach taking into...
The World Bank has many tools available to task teams to support technical assistance and operations related to resilience, especially focused on disaster risk management and climate change adaptation...
In a resilient city, enforceable regulations on land use, building design and construction, and fire safety are critical (robust and coordinated). To enhance the quality of the construction process (robust...
In a resilient city, the municipal finance system is able to withstand large-scale shocks to revenues or unforeseen needed expenditures through reserving and flexible budget reallocation mechanisms (robust...
In a resilient city, the solid waste system offers affordable collection services to all residents, irrespective of their tenure status (inclusive). Regulations for waste collection, disposal and treatment...
With most of the global population and capital goods concentrated in urban areas, cities are key to social development and economic prosperity. They are drivers of national economic growth and innovation...