Gendering Land Tools 2009 This publication, from the Global Land Tool Network, presents a mechanism for effective inclusion of women and men in land tool development and outlines methodologies and strategies for systematically developing land tools that are responsive to both women and men’s needs.
Objetivos de Desenvolvimento do Milênio - Cachoeiras de Macacu linha base 2000-2006 2009 The publication presents the situation of the municipality of Cachoeira de Macacu in relation with the Millenium Development Goals within the work of monitoring city indicators related to the Millenium Development Goals between 2000 and 2006
UN-Habitat Country Programme Document 2008-2009 - Philippines 2009 This Country Programme Document presents an analysis of the Human Settlements and Urbanization realities in the Philippines.
Objetivos de Desenvolvimento do Milênio - Niterói ano de 2007 2009 This publication presents the situation of Niterói in relation with the Millenium Development Goals within the work of monitoring city indicators related to the Millenium Development Goals in 2007.
Interlocking Stabilised Soil Blocks , Appropriate earth technologies in Uganda 2009 Interlocking Stabilised Soil Block (ISSB) technology has been gaining recognition, particularly in East Africa.
Slum Upgrading Facility: Lessons on how to use guarantees to address risk and access commercial loans for slum upgrading 2009 It is estimated that up to 1 billion people live in slums in the cities of the world – one sixth of humanity – and that the numbers are rising.
Maria's Doll: UN-Habitat Series on Water and Sanitation for Lower Primary 2009 The heavens seem angry. The rain pounds the earth, lightening strikes and the thunder roars. People are frightened. Water sweeps carrying away things on its paths. Maria’s doll is swept away. Maria embarks on a search that leads her to an adventure of a lifetime. Will she ever find her doll? Find out in this surprising story.
Burao Profile: First steps towards strategic planning 2009 The publication draws on the results of participative workshops such as the Burao City Profile and the Burao City Consultation and offers local and international agencies, donors and in particular local communities and civil society stakeholders the opportunity to identify critical problems and strategic objectives in the area of sustainable and post-conflict city planning.
Social Investment Funds 2009 Social Investment Funds have been a favoured instrument of International Finance Institutes for more than twenty years.
Ghana: National Urban Profile 2009 The National Urban Profile focuses on the findings of a desk study, interviews with key actors and a town consultation with key urban actors and institutions.