Urbanization and Sustainability:
Case Studies of Good Practice
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Hardcopy price: $20.00 ISBN: 971-561-607-0
Publication Date: November 2006
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The book presents case studies of good practice on sustainable urban development from 12 Asian countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, People's Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Viet Nam. It provides insights into current issues, management approaches, and investment types in urban development in Asian setting. It also provides other examples of good practice in sustainable urban region development in the context of more advanced economies. It is a useful reference for city managers, political leaders, and professionals responsible for planning and managing the development of cities.
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Foreword, Preface, Abbreviations
Chapter 1: Overview
Chapter 2: Urbanization and Sustainability in Asia
Chapter 3: Bangladesh
Chapter 4: Cambodia
Chapter 5: People's Republic of China
Chapter 6: India
Chapter 7: Indonesia
Chapter 8: Lao People's Democratic Republic
Chapter 9: Malaysia
Chapter 10: Pakistan
Chapter 11: Philippines
Chapter 12: Sri Lanka
Chapter 13: Thailand
Chapter 14: Viet Nam
Chapter 15: Global Good Practices in Sustainable Urban Region Development
Chapter 16: Lessons Learned and Strategies for the Future
Index
References
All rights reserved. Published 2006.
Printed in the Philippines
ISBN 971-561-607-0
Publication Stock No. 051206
This publication was prepared under Regional Technical Assistance 6151 by the Energy, Transport, and Water Division of the Regional Sustainable Development Department, Asian Development Bank (ADB). The views expressed in this book are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of ADB or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent.
ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use.
Use of the term "country" does not imply any judgment by the authors or ADB as to the legal or other status of any territorial entity.
Please address inquiries for copies of this publication to the Director General, Department of External Relations, Asian Development Bank, P.O. Box 789, 0980 Manila, Philippines.
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