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Once one of Africa's least urbanized nations, Ethiopia has transformed into a rapidly growing urban powerhouse. Cities that were small trading posts are now bustling centers of industry, innovation, and opportunity for millions.
Nine-time Paralympic gold medalist Lord Chris Holmes is taking on the UK's shocking employment gap for blind people after the government declined his taskforce proposal. With only 27% of blind people employed compared to 83% of the general population, he's creating his own report to demand change.
Saudi Arabia is creating its first ever National Urban Policy, bringing together government, private sector, and UN experts to plan smarter, more sustainable cities. The collaborative process shows how international partnerships can help countries modernize urban planning while keeping local leadership at the center.
A new UN report reveals how Asia-Pacific cities can transform slums into thriving communities by 2050. The roadmap targets affordable housing, secure jobs, and cleaner air for over 2 billion urban residents.
After decades protecting kids as a prosecutor, Deirdre Garton is now feeding them through urban farms. Her work with Rooted brings fresh food and farming education to thousands in Madison.
Vietnam and Laos are deepening their cooperation on urban planning and infrastructure, with officials meeting to share strategies that have helped transform Vietnamese cities. The partnership comes as trade between the nations topped $3 billion for the first time.
New research reveals that 92% of studies show city life significantly changes how animals interact, from mating calls to social bonds. Scientists now say urban planning must consider wildlife social needs to protect species long-term.
IU Indianapolis' Office of Sustainability is calling for volunteers to help tend their urban garden through August. It's a hands-on chance to grow fresh food while connecting with your community.
Ethiopia is reshaping its cities with a bold urban renewal program that goes far beyond paving roads. The initiative is creating bike paths, green spaces, and bustling marketplaces that are giving residents easier commutes, safer streets, and new ways to earn a living.
Ghana's Youth Ministry has put nearly 90,000 young people to work in the past year through government employment programs. Every participant is being paid on time, marking a major step forward in tackling youth unemployment.
Saudi Arabia's labor market transformation since 2015 shows female employment jumping from 11% to 32%, youth unemployment dropping dramatically, and the private sector now creating most new jobs. A new World Bank report reveals how a decade of reforms turned around attitudes toward work and opportunity.
A new federal law could help companies buy medicines directly from drugmakers, potentially lowering costs for millions of Americans. The reform forces pharmacy middlemen to reveal their fees and pass savings to employers.
Pastor Corey Brooks is walking across America with a bold message: urban communities don't need political saviors, they need timeless principles like faith, family, and accountability. His journey through struggling neighborhoods has convinced him that embracing core American values can lift communities from the bottom up.
Two nonprofit institutions in Delaware County employ roughly 9,000 people and anchor the local economy alongside hundreds of other mission-driven organizations. This often-overlooked sector brings stability, imports funding, and creates jobs less vulnerable to economic shocks.
India's female employment rate has nearly doubled since 2017, jumping from 22% to 39% as more women find jobs and unemployment among women drops to just 3.1%. The transformation marks one of the fastest improvements in women's workforce participation globally.
Scientists reveal that common lawn daisies provide crucial food for urban bees and butterflies, making those "weeds" in your yard secret heroes for city wildlife. Each cheerful flower is actually a collection of 100 tiny blooms working together as a pollinator buffet.
Ghana's cities are getting dangerously hot as concrete replaces green spaces, but researchers now have a proven cooling solution. Urban trees can drop temperatures by up to 8°C in neighborhoods where heat has become unbearable.
A groundbreaking book reveals how Africa's fastest-growing cities are tackling health challenges through grassroots solutions and community-driven innovation. From motorcycle taxis in Kampala to policy experiments in Lagos, urban Africa is writing its own playbook for building healthier cities.
Italy just hit its highest employment rate in years, with more than 185,000 new jobs created in 2025 while unemployment dropped to just 6.1%. The country's labor market is showing its strongest performance in recent memory, giving millions of Italians new reasons for optimism.
New research shows that simply planting more trees can reduce urban heat by up to 40 percent in American neighborhoods. The solution to deadly heat waves might be growing right outside our windows.
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