Manoj Sharma
Chief of Urban Sector Group, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department, Asian Development Bank

Manoj Sharma is leading ADB’s efforts on “Making Cities More Livable,” following a cross-sector and cross-thematic approach of providing integrated solutions. Manoj has 28 years of experience working with ADB and the Government of India. He also leads the strategic development of the urban, water, and industrial sectors at ADB and countries in Asia.

Summary

Achieving Urban Resilience Calls for Business Unusual

Cities in Asia and the Pacific need to scale up investments in resilient infrastructure amid increasing climate and disaster risks.

   Climate change; Urban development
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; Goal 13: Climate Action
Summary

Rajasthan Rising: Valuing Institutional Capacity as Much as Infrastructure Improvements

India’s Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project offers practical operational lessons and best practices for forging more livable cities.

   India; Capacity development; Governance and public sector management; Urban development
   SDG: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation; Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Insight

Redesigning Cities for Resilience and Livability

It is time to revisit urban strategies and revise the urbanization process and practices to build back better post-pandemic cities.

   Health; Urban development
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities