Central America Urbanization Review: Making Cities Work for Central America

Maria, Augustin; Acero, Jose Luis; Aguilera, Ana Silvia; Lozano, Marisa Garcia

doi:10.1596/978-1-4648-0985-9

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“…An influx of people with lower levels of protective immunity or higher birth rates would increase the speed at which the population becomes susceptible again. Nicaragua has an urbanization rate that exceeds the world average (Maria et al, 2017). If rural populations have lower seroprevalence for ZIKV, as was shown in Suriname (Langerak et al, 2019), an inflow of rural inhabitants into Managua could increase the risk of ZIKV outbreaks.…”

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Impact of age-specific immunity on the timing and burden of the next Zika virus outbreak

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Althaus

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et al. 2019

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9Zika virus (ZIKV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus. In 2016, Managua, the capital city of 10 Nicaragua experienced a Zika virus outbreak. Amongst confirmed cases, seropositivity increased 11 with age and >50% of the adult population had ZIKV antibodies. The duration of immunity 12 to ZIKV remains unclear. We used an agent-based model in a Bayesian framework to describe 13 the dynamics of immunity to ZIKV, and predict the future age-specific risk of ZIKV infection 14 in the population of Managua. We also investigated the potential impact of a ZIKV vaccine 15 under different assumptions about the persistence of immunity. Assuming lifelong immunity, 16 the risk of a ZIKV outbreak will remain low until 2035 and rise above 50% in 2047. Young 17 women of reproductive age will be at highest risk of infection during the next ZIKV outbreak. 18ZIKV vaccine development and licensure are urgent, to attain the maximum benefit in reducing 19 the population-level risk of infection and the risk of adverse congenital outcomes. 20

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Impact of age-specific immunity on the timing and burden of the next Zika virus outbreak

Counotte

Althaus

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et al. 2019

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“…Cities contribute more than 78 percent to the regional economy. Urban areas offer better jobs, higher wages, better access to safe drinking water, and shorter distances to health care facilities (Maria et al 2017).…”

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Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Central America

2021

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IFC-a member of the World Bank Group-is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2021, IFC committed a record $31.5 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

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“…The rate of urbanization in Central America is the second fastest in the world [1]. At present, Central American nations exhibit an increase in urban population reflected in positive average annual rate of change for the period 2015-2020.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…According to the United Nations [2] the lowest are Nicaragua (1.45%), El Salvador (1.57%) and Costa Rica (1.95%), followed by Panamá (2.06%) and Belize (2.32%) and the highest, Guatemala (2.68%) and Honduras (2.75%). These cities face challenges such as overcoming social exclusion, minimizing vulnerability to extreme natural events and boosting economic opportunities [1].…”

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Urban Green Fabric Analysis Promoting Sustainable Planning in Guatemala City

Castillo-Cabrera

Wellmann

Haase

2020

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Urbanization rate in Central America is the second fastest worldwide and its major cities face challenges regarding urban sustainability. Urban Green Fabric (UGF) is an important material condition for the urban quality of life and, therefore, key to planning processes. We performed an analysis of the UGF of Guatemala City including the identification and classification of UGF, their spatial pattern analysis, construction of ensembles of districts (zones) and revealing citizen’s interactions with UGF. We used remote sensing and land use mapping techniques, spatial metrics and a questionnaire survey. Main results are the UGF map of Guatemala City and six ensembles of zones based on a set of indicators. We further revealed citizens’ recognition of green spaces, their perceptions about green space amount and availability as well as their support for UGF future interventions. Finally, we discuss the implications for planning promoted by our results and suggest three actions for UGF sustainability: Creation of new green spaces, protecting existing green spaces and enhancing the mosaic with different green spaces types. UGF is an essential decision support tool for a diversity of actors.

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Central America Urbanization Review: Making Cities Work for Central America

Abstract: D i r e c t i o n s i n D e v e l o p m e n t Countries and Regions

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Impact of age-specific immunity on the timing and burden of the next Zika virus outbreak

Impact of age-specific immunity on the timing and burden of the next Zika virus outbreak

Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Central America

Urban Green Fabric Analysis Promoting Sustainable Planning in Guatemala City

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