Reports

Suburban poverty affects over 16.4 million people across the U.S. and is growing rapidly, significantly outpacing the growth rate of urban poverty over the last decade (64% vs. 29%). Experts suggest …

Coastal ecosystems such as mangroves, delta systems, and coral reefs are increasingly at risk due in large part to settlement and development along rapidly urbanizing coasts. The resulting degradation of these …

Long‐term unemployment has reached historic highs in the United States in recent years. Currently, nearly 40 percent of unemployed workers have been out of work for six months or longer, compared …

Informal workers face substantial risks and vulnerabilities due to insecurity surrounding their employment status and lack of control of the conditions of their employment. In addition, informal workers have limited access …

Less than a decade ago , the idea that most nations in the world would commit to working toward achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) was seen as unlikely, and certainly not …

From the global business manager to the casual customer who interacts with a call center to make an inquiry about her credit card bill, nearly everyone is familiar with the …

Cities around the world are facing challenges brought about by rapid increases in population and geographic spread, which places greater pressure on infrastructure and services. Climate change impacts, including rising …

Low income populations (i.e., those living on $2-13 USD/day) in developing countries are disproportionately vulnerable to what is affordable, accessible and aspirational, and are increasingly incorporating available “unhealthy foods” (high …

Urban transportation is undergoing massive change and expansion, especially in the developing world. The rapid growth of cities is driving demand for better urban transportation and many cities are set …

In recent years, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam have enhanced their tourism industries in interesting and diverse ways. This has boosted public infrastructure in several areas in these five …