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Balanced Development of Secondary Cities Key to Overcoming Urban Challenges

Asia's rapid urbanization requires the balanced and holistic development of second-tier cities and towns to release pressure from congested megacities.

   Urban development
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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Tapping Urban Potential for Economic Growth

Systematic and sustainable urban development will help support Georgia’s national strategy for unlocking its full growth potential through urban planning and balanced regional development.

   Georgia; Urban development
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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An Action Plan for Green Growth

Viet Nam's Vinh Yen City is a model for urban planners and policymakers seeking a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable city.

   Viet Nam; Environment, Urban development
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
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A Path to Sustainable Urban Development

Hue City in Viet Nam rolled out an action plan for urban development that targets environmental protection, improved livability, and new economic opportunities.

   Viet Nam; Environment, Urban development
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
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A Plan for Making Cities Competitive, Environmentally Sound and Socially Equitable

The GrEEEn Cities Initiative brings together policies, strategies, sector plans, regulations, financial incentives, technologies, governance institutions, civil society, and private sector interventions.

   Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam; Civil society, Environment, Urban development
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities