Informal Settlements

Anupama Nallari
11 min

Rewarding good governance for children in Brazilian cities

UNICEF-BRZ-Alessandro Potter

Anupama Nallari, July 14, 2021, 11 min

Can competition between cities enable them to perform better? And if yes, for whom and in what ways? Several national and international city awards have mushroomed over the years. These recognise and reward good governance practices in cities around sustainability, mobility and transport, urban design and liveability. Few awards, however, have a specific focus on Read more →

Anupama Nallari
12 min

Four innovative approaches to childcare in informal settlements

Four innovative approaches to childcare in informal settlements

Anupama Nallari, May 28, 2021, 12 min

For millions of women and families living in poor urban areas, the lack of access to childcare services can be devastating. It can lead to lost incomes, higher caregiving burdens and psychological stress – and it affects the quality of care that children receive. Here, Anupama Nallari outlines why affordable, quality and proximate childcare services Read more →