The Design Guidelines for Safe and Inclusive Public Spaces in Palestine is a strategic and technical reference developed by UN-Habitat in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government under the HAYA Joint Programme funded by the Government of Canada. This document provides a comprehensive framework for Local Government Units (LGUs) to plan and design public spaces that are safe, inclusive, and accessible for all, particularly women, girls, children, older persons, and persons with…

Delve into this in-depth analysis of the economic, environmental, and social challenges faced by both urban and rural communities in Burkina Faso. Gain valuable insights into the intricate interplay between these two domains and their impact on the nation’s development trajectory.

The report offers a thorough assessment of Burkina Faso’s national policies and strategies through the lens of urban-rural linkages, shedding light on their effectiveness and relevance in addressing…

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the interplay between urban and rural areas holds profound implications for socio-economic development and environmental sustainability. This publication offers a comprehensive examination of the challenges and opportunities within these linkages, drawing on extensive research and a survey conducted among 53 government officials. It is part of the UN-Habitat project titled “Supporting the implementation of the New Urban Agenda through National and…

Delve into this in-depth analysis of the economic, environmental, and social challenges faced by both urban and rural communities in Senegal. Gain valuable insights into the intricate interplay between these two domains and their impact on the nation’s development trajectory.

The report offers a thorough assessment of Senegal’s national policies and strategies through the lens of urban-rural linkages, shedding light on their effectiveness and relevance in addressing key…

Delve into this in-depth analysis of the economic, environmental, and social challenges faced by both urban and rural communities in Mali. Gain valuable insights into the intricate interplay between these two domains and their impact on the nation’s development trajectory.

The report offers a thorough assessment of Mali’s national policies and strategies through the lens of urban-rural linkages, shedding light on their effectiveness and relevance in addressing key developmental…

Cities face tremendous challenges, demanding advanced and effective urban governance measures and tools. Digital solutions offer transformative potential through resources optimization, services enhancement, and inclusivity development. The Future Cities Advisory Outlook 2024 draws a clear technological landscape and implementation roadmap; collects 10 innovative practices from Chinese cities and enterprises; and launches Global Digital Urban Governance Initiatives. By embracing tech-driven…

Urban regeneration is a crucial process for cities, involving the redevelopment, transformation, and reutilization of urban land and assets through collaboration with multiple stakeholders. In China, urban development is shifting from rapid urbanization to sustainable regeneration. Wuhan, a major city, has been exploring this transition. Reports by the UN Human Settlements Programme and Wuhan Planning Institute offer insights into Wuhan’s successful regeneration models and concepts.

UN-Habitat’s SDG Cities Canada Report marks a groundbreaking national initiative,
showcasing how cities across the country are localizing the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs). This report offers a unique perspective, analyzing national statistics through
the lens of city-specific indicators from UN-Habitat’s Global Urban Monitoring Framework
(UMF). These indicators have been meticulously refined and tailored to address the unique
challenges faced by…

This second mission of UN-Habitat was deployed to Ukraine to prepare for the upcoming launch of UN-Habitat’s activities in the country, in line with the requests from its Executive Board (March 2022) and a request from the government of Ukraine (July 2022). It allowed the team to address a number of issues that required clarification before the establishment of UN-Habitat in Ukraine.