UN–Habitat
13 Jan
The first session of the Open-ended Intergovernmental Expert Working Group on Adequate Housing for All has called for accelerated global efforts to ensure safe, sustainable, and affordable housing.
11 Nov
Delegates at the twelfth edition of the World Urban Forum (WUF 12) have adopted the Cairo Call to Action, after intense discussions focused on the global housing crisis and financing urbanisation, all under the theme “It All Starts at Home.”
13 May 2024
With unprecedented urban growth in the face of increasing poverty and social inequality, the Executive Board of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has endorsed a draft work programme, the foundation’s budget for 2025, and the strategic plan of the agency.
7 May 2024
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has urged members of the Executive Board of UN-Habitat to redouble efforts towards repositioning the organisation as an impactful global tool for tackling human settlements’ challenges in a structured and sustainable manner.
8 Apr 2024
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has developed a document, known as Adamawa State Special Development Strategy, which will support the state government to prioritise investments in its urban reform activities.
5 Apr 2024
Nigeria has emerged as Chair of the Executive Board, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).This was revealed, yesterday, after the meeting with the UN-Habitat Office and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in Abuja.
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