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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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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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Development: A Survey of Best Practices and Future Recommendations
Toolkits, Manuals and Guides
Mainstreaming Migration and Displacement in Urban Planning and Public Space Development: A Survey of Best Practices and Future Recommendations
2024
In response to the growing challenges of migration and displacement in urban areas, this publication presents principles for improving urban planning and public space development. Intended to illustrate best practices and guide practitioners, policymakers, and local authorities, these principles are supported by recommendations and examples from across UN-Habitat’s recent operational experience.
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European Union Funding to UN-Habitat 2014-2020
Activities Report
European Union Funding to UN-Habitat 2014-2020
2022
This report provides an overview of the cooperation between the European Union and UN-Habitat over from 2014-2020 which corresponds to the EU’s last Multiannual Financial Framework. It provides key data on funding received by UN-Habitat for programmes around the world and gives impact stories from a selection of programmes. It also outlines next steps for cooperation.
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Urban Crises and the Informal Economy: Surviving, Managing, Thriving in Post-Conflict Cities - Cover
Technical Report
Urban Crises and the Informal Economy: Surviving, Managing, Thriving in Post-Conflict Cities
2020
Political upheaval or violent conflict is often characterised by a fundamental failure of governance, and the destruction of local economies, and yet in the aftermath of conflict people reconstruct their livelihoods and rebuild urban services through informal mechanisms of survival and support. This report explores the response of the urban informal economy to urban crises, its role in poverty reduction, peace building and development in post-conflict cities, and its scope as a platform for...
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Summary Report- Fit-For-Purpose Land Administration- A Country Level Implementation Strategy for Nepal - Cover image
Technical Report
Summary Report- Fit-For-Purpose Land Administration- A Country Level Implementation Strategy for Nepal
2018
UN-Habitat, GLTN,CSRC
This is a summary report of the study done by UN-Habitat and Community Self Reliance Centre (CSRC) highlighting on the concept of Fit-For-Purpose Land Administration
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Sustainability of Open Defecation Free campaign in GSF supported Programme Districts, Nepal - Cover image
Technical Report
Sustainability of Open Defecation Free campaign in GSF supported Programme Districts, Nepal
2017
UN-Habitat,WSSCC
This provides information of on sustainability study carried out in 2016 for Global Sanitation fund programme in nepal
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Reviving Sanitation Campaign-Nepal earthquake 2015 - Cover image
Publication
Reviving Sanitation Campaign-Nepal earthquake 2015
2016
UN-Habitat,WSSCC
The book provides insight of the activities done by GSF Programme to revive sanitation campaign after April 2015 earthquake.
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Global Report
innovate4cities-the-cities-and-local-governments-brief.pdf
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Document
Roadmap of meetings of the Governing Bodies of UN-Habitat 2025 (version 2 July 2025)
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Press Release
Sustainable urbanization in Africa
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Document
RFP Housing course LSG
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Document
Shanghai Manual 2024 (Chinese)
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Cover for the RISE UP for Sustainable Urban Resilience Multi-layered Vulnerability Profile for Debre Birhan City
Technical Report
RISE UP for Sustainable Urban Resilience Multi-layered Vulnerability Profile for Debre Birhan Cit
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Presentation by the Secretariat
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Document
Statement by the Executive Director
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Document
Financing Our Urban Future: Scaling Up Investment In and Through Cities
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