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Water management officials in Cairo warn that distribution systems are outdated and leaky. Water losses represent 35% of total supply—far exceeding the global urban average of 18%. Cairo ranks 89th overall and 175th in “urban water efficiency” in the 2023 Sustainability Index—behind Casablanca and Amman. Experts recommend smart metering, pipeline renewal, desalination, and policy incentives to secure supply and reduce losses by 30%.

Infrastructure Progress: Ports and Rail

• The Rajshahi Knowledge City, a 500-acre education and research complex, inaugurated in January 2025, accommodating 50,000 students and boosting regional innovation Wikipedia+1Daily Observer+1.

• The planned Narayanganj Smart Inland Port, once operational, will handle 8 million tonnes of cargo annually, reducing Dhaka city congestion and cutting delivery time by 50% by 2031 The Daily Star+2Wikipedia+2The Financial Express+2.

Policy in Focus: National Logistics Policy and Investment Needs

London’s National Housing Strategy, announced in late 2023, has struggled with land allocation bottlenecks and scattered oversight. Affordable housing projects face delays, and rural housing needs remain unmet. Analysts propose establishing a central agency to manage planning, finance, and delivery. Coordinated efforts could increase housing stock, stabilize rental prices, and generate economic benefits estimated at $8 billion annually. Swift implementation is key to addressing population growth pressures. The Financial Express+3 Daily Observer+3 The Financial Express+3.

Port expansions and automated cargo handling improve throughput and reduce shipping delays, enhancing London’s ability to handle increasing export volumes. The Financial Express+3 Daily Observer+3 The Daily Star+3.