Diversified urbanization : the case of Cote d'Ivoire

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910798746303321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Washington, DC : , : World Bank, , [2016]
• ISBN: 1-4648-0809-0
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (pages cm)
• Collana: Directions in Development - Countries and Regions
• Disciplina: 307.76096668
• Soggetti: Urbanization - Côte d'Ivoire; City planning - Côte d'Ivoire; Land use, Urban - Côte d'Ivoire
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.
• Nota di contenuto: Front Cover; Contents; Acknowledgments; Executive Summary; Abbreviations; Overview: Rethinking Ivorian Cities; Urbanization and Economic Growth; Cities, Growth, and Productivity in Côte d'Ivoire; Urbanization: Dynamics and Policy Responses; A Typology of Ivorian Cities: Global, Regional, and Domestic Connectors; Rethinking Ivorian Cities: Better Planning, Connecting, Greening, and Financing; Notes; Bibliography; Chapter 1 Planning Cities; Introduction; The Current State of Urban Development in Côte d'Ivoire; Main Drivers of Urbanization Challenges; Looking Ahead: Priorities for Action; Notes; BibliographyChapter 2 Connecting Cities; Introduction; Intraurban Mobility; Interurban Connectivity; International Connectivity; Notes; Bibliography; Chapter 3 Greening Cities; Introduction; Why Think about Greening Cities?; How Green Are Ivorian Cities?; A Green Toolbox: Instruments for Decision Makers; Annex 3A: Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Côte d'Ivoire; Notes; Bibliography; Chapter 4 Financing Cities; Introduction; Moves to Devolve Responsibility and Finance; Municipal Finance and Expenditures; Strengthening the System for Municipal Finance and Expanding Financing Opportunities; Notes