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Table of Contents Issue #18Featured Articles #18

The People of Tepito

Tepito is Mexico City’s most notorious quarter. While the media generally focuses on violence and crime, Francisco Mata portrays the barrio’s inhabitants.

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Unequal, Unreliable and Running Out

Although Delhi has more water per person than London or New York, many still endure a daily fight for access. We take a look at a deeply-rooted problem and possible solutions.

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The Resilience Revolution

Terrorism, earthquakes, violence – global cities face various threads. 100 Resilient Cities helps them to be prepared.

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Understanding Crime

Crime in Mexico City is a multi-layered problem. We asked two experts to break down the figures and cut through the complexities.

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Much Upgrading, Little Effect?

More than half of Nairobi lives in slums where they face stalled projects and poor service. But improvements could be made.

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Re-Beirut – The Impulse Generator

Felix and Hans set up their re-beirut.net online platform to feature hands-on ideas for promoting the integration of migrants.

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Chapters #18

Introduction

Today more than half the people on our planet live in cities – and numbers are on the rise. Read about how cities can help combat poverty and climate change, and increase quality of life.

New Orleans

Hurricane Katrina flooded large parts of New Orleans, destroying public infrastructure and private property alike. The reconstruction process kicked off a passionate fight over priorities and the city’s soul that continues to this day.

Delhi

Delhi’s economic expansion is attracting masses of newcomers in search of a better life. A growing population and industry are driving up consumption and the number of cars on the road, increasing environmental hazards - such as water and air pollution. How can Delhi shift development to promote sustainable growth?

Mexico City

One of the biggest cities in the world, Mexico City, has always struggled with crime and insecurity. As the drug war escalates in the rest of the country though, the city has remained relatively safe. Read about the successes and failures of ongoing efforts to ensure the security of the city's inhabitants.

Beirut

Beirut has been ravaged by war and put back together many times over. Now it’s under strain again due to an influx of refugees in unprecedented numbers. Its infrastructure and social fabric are battered, but not broken. Here is why.

Nairobi

As city with a rising middle class and a pressing need for adequate accommodations, Nairobi calls for sustainable housing. Read about the transformation of its slums into decent living spaces, infrastructure, and the diverse personalities the mega-city hosts.

Beyond the magazine

“We can’t just leave solutions to the politicians“

Conference on Religion’s Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Broken Toilets

Emily Madsen and Samyuktha Varma have created an international magazine intended to change reporting on development work.

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Challenges for the Media – from Information to Participation

Just a blink of the eye in world history, the 40-year existence of the Internet has been revolutionary.

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Interview: Development Aid is Not All Plain Sailing

5 questions to Andris Piebalgs

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Top 16 Articles

Pakistan: Time to Tame a Powerful Spy Agency?

How an investigative report embarrassed Pakistan’s intelligence service – and provided an opportunity to place the powerful agency under civilian control.

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