Our planet will be home to more than 6.7 billion people by 2050. The main population growth will take place in cities, accounting for 75% of the total population. We can therefore conclude that our future will be eminently urban. In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) things are very similar. Did you know that 90% of Latin Americans and Caribbeans will reside in urban … [Read more...] about Improving neighborhoods in Paraguay through social engagement strategies
Marcia Silva Casseb
Márcia Casseb is a Senior Specialist in Urban Development and Sanitation at the Inter-American Development Bank (BD) and currently works in Paraguay. In more than 13 years of experience as a specialist and project manager for the IDB, she has been directly involved in leading the preparation and execution of more than 20 projects related to urban planning, urban mobility, social development, environmental protection, and area restoration. historical, in addition to the institutional strengthening of municipalities, working with a strong intersectoral perspective. Ms. Casseb has extensive experience in the preparation, execution and monitoring of complex projects in the areas of urban development and sanitation, having worked throughout her career with international institutions such as GiZ, AVSI, UNDP, UNESCO, World Bank and CAF. His career includes research, consulting and management in the public and private sectors, having worked at all three levels of government and at the National Water Agency (ANA) in Brazil. Márcia has a Master's Degree in Sanitation, Environment and Water Resources from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (EEUFMG). He is a specialist in Territorial and Urban Planning from the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC/MG) and from the University of Bologna, Italy. She is a Civil Engineer from PUC/MG.
How to stimulate the construction of sustainable housing?
. The construction of sustainable housing, capable of adapting to the effects of climate change, is not an option, but a need. However, the production of this type of housing requires a firm, forceful and joint commitment, both from the public and private sectors.In today's blog, which is part of a series on the situation of the housing sector in Latin America and the … [Read more...] about How to stimulate the construction of sustainable housing?
Urban Resilience in Informal Settlements in Paraguay: a sum of long-term efforts
It is essential to address the problem of informal settlements in our cities. Issues such as the effects of climate change, migrations, health crises, the exorbitant transformations of the territory and the change in socio-urban dynamics makes it more necessary than ever to take action to address urban informality. During the last weeks we have addressed the situation of … [Read more...] about Urban Resilience in Informal Settlements in Paraguay: a sum of long-term efforts
Collaborative strategies to tackle urban informality in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is the most unequal region in the world. The crisis unleashed by COVID-19 has only deepened inequalities even further, including housing inequalities. According to recent data, 1 in 4 urban dwellers in LAC lives in an informal settlement. To try to tackle this problem, the IDB Office in Paraguay, with the support of the MUVH and the … [Read more...] about Collaborative strategies to tackle urban informality in Latin America and the Caribbean
Opportunities to close urban inequality gaps in Paraguay
Despite cities are the main driver of growth, prosperity and innovation worldwide, inequalities still arise in them in various ways. One of them is the lack of access to basic services such as housing. Unfortunately, our region is no stranger to this phenomenon. According to recent data, 1 in 4 urban inhabitants in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) lives in an informal … [Read more...] about Opportunities to close urban inequality gaps in Paraguay