Cities are the main drivers of national development and present opportunities to transform a nation’s health. If well managed, cities can be engines of development for national economies, hubs for technological innovation and centers of positive social progress.

Opportunities for healthy and sustainable urbanization:

• Implement evidence-based programs at the local level and scale them to reduce disease prevalence and incidence
• Develop public-private solutions to create integrated health and social services that are high quality and affordable
• Increase opportunities for pioneering solutions in alternative energy
• Promote innovative policies that change the built environment to promote health and minimize risk of violence and injury
• Support advocacy efforts that encourage good governance, allowing all sectors to come together to enhance access to healthy foods, clean water, sanitation, and social engagement
• Educate and train global leaders in evidence-based and locally relevant solutions to minimize inequities in opportunities.