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Since the issue of urban poverty cuts at the heart of social policy in the United States, it is not surprising that ideology plays a substantial role in many of the debates about it. The hypotheses often reflect ideological, as well as empirical, social science debates. This is unavoidable. Nonetheless, the focal point of this article is not on ideology but rather on what may reasonably be claimed to be known about inner-city poverty. Ideology may well be critical to the decision about what to believe and what policies are to be preferred. We recognize that it subtly affects perceptions of empirical reality, particularly through its impact. | United Nations How to Make Cities More Resilient A Handbook for Local Government Leaders Poverty and vulnerability are not fatal. People are not irreversibly condemned. People just do not mobilize the internal and external resources available to address the issues they face. Our predecessors fought to leave us with a heritage and it is our responsibility to preserve and promote it for the next generation. Cheikh Mamadou Abiboulay Dieye Mayor of St. Louis Senegal Champion of the Making Cities Resilient Campaign We have seen in the last few years that developed countries are stricken as much as developing countries. Becoming a part of the Making Cities Resilient Campaign is beneficial in order to mutually showcase our achievements and to share experiences with each other. Jurgen Nimptsch Mayor of Bonn Germany Global Launch of the Making Cities Resilient Campaign in Bonn May 2010 To meet the goals of building a resilient city we will need to commit significant resources at the local level. To do so in the midst of the economic challenges and in the face of scarcity of resources will not be easy. But we have no option we have to do it. for Disaster Risk Reduction Geneva May 2011 For more information on Making Cities Resilient - My City is Getting Ready Visit campaign Contact isdr-campaign@ UNISDR The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction GFDRR Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovety I Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recoven Printed at United Nations Geneva - April 2012 - 4 000 - ISDR 2011 5 UNISDR GE 2013 4 - ICLUX - V1 - 1 000 How To Make Cities More Resilient A Handbook For Local Government Leaders A contribution to the global campaign 2010-2015 Making Cities Resilient - My City is Getting Ready D n The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction How To Make Cities More Resilient A Handbook For Local Government Leaders A contribution to the Global Campaign 2010-2015 Making Cities Resilient - My City .