Monthly Archives: September 2014

Cotonou and Arusha prepare to build Resiliency

Posted in: NEWS | September 2, 2014 at 7:29 pm , by Maren

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The cities of Cotonou, Benin and Arusha, Tanzania are responding to the Rockefeller Foundation’s 100 Resilient Cities Challenge by submitting applications to join the second round of cities to join the international network. Both cities are facing mounting development pressures exacerbated by shocks and stresses induced by climate change. Cotonou’s...

Warren Hagist reflects on his years at I2UD

Posted in: Blog | September 2, 2014 at 7:00 pm , by Warren

Former Co-op turned Research Associate Warren Hagist reflects on his experience at I2UD as he embarks upon his graduate studies at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. The Institute for International Urban Development was the greatest influence on my education and career in the field of international development. Although...