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Douala 3, Cameroon : Vision, Area Planning and Action Plan Report
Technical Report
Douala 3, Cameroon : Vision, Area Planning and Action Plan Report
2025
Based on the results of the Douala 3 (CAD 3) Spatial Profile which identified the main areas of intervention and the main challenges to be addressed in the CAD3 and the pilot neighborhood of Ndogpassi Plage; the Vision, Area Planning and Action Plan Report describes the short, medium and long term action to implement to provide an inclusive and sustainable environment for displaced and host communities. The Vision is a process through which communities and key stakeholders defined the future…
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Shanghai Manual: A Guide for Sustainable Urban Development in the 21st Century - 2024 Annual Report
Annual Report
Shanghai Manual: A Guide for Sustainable Urban Development in the 21st Century - 2024 Annual Report
2024
The Shanghai Manual 2024 Annual Report showcases globally implemented urban best practices that present urban actors with innovative solutions to help cities navigate the complex challenges that they face today. Following the theme of ‘youth leading climate and local action for cities’, the report explores the potential of young people as urban change makers with a particular regard to climate action and urban environmental sustainability.
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Douala 3 Spatial Profile - Cameroon
Urban Profile
Douala 3 Spatial Profile - Cameroon
2024
This Spatial Profile conducts a comprehensive review of urban areas hosting IDPs, focusing on several sectors. It focuses on the second Subdivision hosting the largest number of IDPs in the city of Douala: Douala 3. Unequal distribution of basic urban services, gaps in public infrastructure, urbanization on areas vulnerable to environmental hazards were identified, mapped and presented. This diagnostic can then be used as a basis for informed decisions regarding short, medium and long-term…
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Migration-Informed Urban Planning  A 3 Step Guidebook from the Urban Planning and Infrastructure in Migration Contexts (UPIMC) Programme in Cameroon, Egypt, and Jordan
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Migration-Informed Urban Planning - A 3 Step Guidebook from the Urban Planning and Infrastructure in Migration Contexts (UPIMC) Programme in Cameroon, Egypt, and Jordan
2024
In response to growing urban migration challenges, the Migration Informed Urban Planning: A 3-Step Guidebook offers practical strategies for integrating migrants displaced persons and host communities promoting equitable urban development. Drawing on experiences from Cameroon, Egypt, and Jordan, it equips urban planners, policymakers, and local governments with tools to create inclusive, resilient cities through sustainable urban planning.
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Press Release
WUF13 highlights key events advancing global dialogue on housing
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Press Release
New UN-Habitat–Japan partnership launches project to improve clean water and waste services in Sejnane, Tunisia
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Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
​​Socially Inclusive National Urban Policies: ​A Guide​
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Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
​​Global Trends and Insights on Urban Rural Linkages – Key Highlights Booklet​
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Press Release
Global leaders in housing, finance and urban policy to gather at WUF13 to address housing crisis and climate risks
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Annual Report
Annual Report 2025
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Technical Report
​​Metropolitan Planning and Finance for Adequate Housing ​Experts Group Meeting Report (Turkish)
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Technical Report
​​Metropolitan Planning and Finance for Adequate Housing Experts Group Meeting Report​
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Flagship Report
World Cities Report 2026
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