Colombia is facing major urban planning challenges, largely due to a massive influx of Venezuelan refugees. In the past few years, over 7.7 million Venezuelans, which is more than a quarter of Venezuela’s population, have fled their country. Nearly 3 million of these refugees have settled in Colombia, significantly increasing the demand on Colombia’s already strained housing and urban infrastructure. The KGGTF’s support in research and capacity building has been instrumental in ensuring that the project is well informed and effectively targeted to meet the complex needs of these vulnerable groups.
Grant: Supporting green and resilient urban development as part of the COVID-19 recovery in Colombia
Grant Year: Year 9 (2021)
TTLs: Andre Herzog, Senior Urban Specialist, World Bank
This grant spotlight is excerpted from the 2023 KGGTF Annual Report
