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What Would A Disability-Inclusive Environment Look Like?

ArticleNovember 26, 2024656Views 0Likes 0Comments

1 in 6 of us are persons with disabilities. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that around 1.3 billion people – or 16% of the world’s population – experience disability nowadays. Despite the prevalence of disability, available evidence points to a global lack of accessibility to urban environments and services. The Disability and Development Report…

Understanding Social Impact Assessments: Why They Matter and How to Conduct Them Effectively

ToolkitsOctober 30, 20245KViews 0Likes 0Comments

In today’s world, where businesses and development projects can have far-reaching effects on communities, the need for responsible decision-making has never been greater. A Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is a vital tool that helps organisations, governments, and stakeholders evaluate the potential social effects of a project. But what exactly is an SIA, why is it…

Case studies of Cities in China with Blue-Green Infrastructure

Article, NewsJuly 25, 20243KViews 1Like 0Comments

Sponge City is an urban construction model capable of tackling weather conditions such as monsoons, swelling, flooding or other water events, through drainage systems or areas that prevent the accumulation of water. Many cities have expanded rapidly with a focus on concrete and impermeable surfaces, leading to significant challenges with stormwater management and increased flood…

Stakeholder Analysis and Mapping

Article, ToolkitsJune 21, 20243KViews 0Likes 0Comments

A stakeholder map is a visual diagram that assists in the identification of key stakeholders and understanding the relationship between them. As resources such as time, energy and money are limited, the map allows the team to effectively prioritise the stakeholders involved and allocate the appropriate resources required to engage them. The map could be…

Thailand’s Healthy Cities Initiative

ArticleDecember 13, 20231KViews 0Likes 1Comment

Thailand’s Department of Health launched a nation-wide on healthy city initiative in the country as of November 2021, and has recently accredited a total of 108 municipalities, from 12 health districts, as healthy cities. Amongst the cities awarded on 18th August, there were a total of14 gold awardees, 39 silver awardees, and 55 bronze awardees.…

Capacity Building workshop for Healthy Cities in Thailand

ArticleDecember 13, 20231KViews 0Likes 1Comment

At the recently-held workshop on 30 November – 1 December 2023, approximately 80 local government representatives from 15 cities in Thailand gathered for capacity building training to advance governance for health. Hosted by Thailand’s Department Of Health, the cities in attendance are part of Thailand’s Healthy City Initiative and WHO SEAR Healthy Cities Network. By…

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What Would A Disability-Inclusive Environment Look Like?

Understanding Social Impact Assessments: Why They Matter and How to Conduct Them Effectively

Case studies of Cities in China with Blue-Green Infrastructure

Stakeholder Analysis and Mapping

Thailand’s Healthy Cities Initiative

Capacity Building workshop for Healthy Cities in Thailand

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