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More than 75 researchers and policymaker have tested the effectiveness of urban violence reduction theories, strategies, and interventions.

Economic growth is driving population growth in Indian cities, particularly in small and medium-sized centres.

While it is the largest city in India’s northeastern state of Assam, Guwahati’s sprawling development pattern and limited transportation options seriously constrain women’s mobility.

Ahmedabad, the largest city in the Indian state of Gujarat, is both diverse and divided.

What happens when entire communities are uprooted by conflict or development? And how can planners shape the transition so that residents hold on to their livelihoods, social ties, and sense of security?

This report by the Institute for Business Administration Karachi is the culmination of three years of research on gender roles and how they contribute to violence in 12 working class neighborhoods in two of Pakistan’s largest cities: Karachi and Rawalpindi-Islamabad.

The links between social exclusion and violence have been much studied. But how does the relationship play out in the domestic sphere?

An in-depth look at youth violence points to a variety of solutions to prevent crime, including mental health support, building community trust, keeping kids in school, and creating job opportunities.